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"The phenomena of the universe find realization through the one power animating and dominating all things; and all things are but manifestations of its energy and bounty." (Pup 280) (38:5) "The human spirit which distinguishes man from the animal is the rational soul; and these two names-- the human spirit and the rational soul-- designate one thing." "Man is the sum of every previous creation, for he contains them all. To man is given the special gift of the intellect." (Bwf 317; Pt 25) (38:6) "The animal spirit is the power of all the senses, which is realized from the composition and mingling of elements; when this composition decomposes, the power also perishes and becomes annihilated." (Bwf 316) (38:7) "The vegetable spirit is the power of growth which is brought about in the seed through the influence of other existences." Thus "the plant has the power of existing and growing." (Bwf 316; Pt 25) (38:8) "Certain atoms are bound together by chemical affinity..." Where "there is the power of growth... that power of growth is the spirit." (Pup 300; Bwf 338) (38:9) "Minerals are endowed with a spirit and life according to the requirements of that stage." (Bwf 338)
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