The heights by great men —— and kept
Were not —— by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night.
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might ——
By fearing to attempt.
ATTITUDE ([page 65]).
QUESTIONS.
1. How does position as regards the human body differ from attitude, posture, or pose? 2. Do the three latter words apply to the living or the dead? 3. What is the distinctive sense of attitude? Is it conscious or unconscious? 4. How does posture differ from attitude? 5. What is the distinctive sense of pose? How does it differ from, and how does it agree with attitude and posture?
EXAMPLES.
The —— assumed indicated great indignation because of the insult implied.
The —— was graceful and pleasing.