Verse 43
43. Dishonour Both in life and in death the mortal body has parts, conditions, operations, and failures that render it a disgust to the contemplation. In death, decay and putrefaction render it unendurable to its fellows. “When the soul departs,” says Xenophon, “men carry out the body of the dearest friend in the quickest way, and put it out of sight.”
Glory Phenomenal properties that attract the wonder and admiration of the beholder.
Weakness With strength of body to effect little; liable to sickness and debility, requiring to be carried by machinery for rapid locomotion.
Power Vigour of body to accomplish the boldest determinations of the will, exemption from fatigue, and ability to pass through space with the rapidity of thought. Grotius adds, “Endowed with a variety of new senses;” which, however true, is not so clearly said.
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