2149. But just as it is with everything else, all this inflow is qualified in the receivers or objects by their character, nature, form. When this reminder constantly streams in, as it does with some, with others it is distorted, and turned, depending on their lives or desires, into a passion only; with yet others, something else. With many it is turned only into lust for renown, just to obtain the objects of their passions. With some, it almost vanishes. In short, it is qualified by their lives, that is, their passions and longings. 1748, 31 May.