Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
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reproductions of this chart affected by such or such a particular organ.
A knowledge of this criterion gives to our studies not only simplicity, clearness and facility, but also mathematical precision. In proposing the accord of nine formed by the figure 3 multiplied into itself, it must be understood that we give the most elementary, most usual and least complicated terms. Through natural and successive subdivisions we can arrive at 81 terms. Thus multiply 9 by 3; the number 27 gives an accord of 27 terms, which can again be multiplied by 3 to reach 81. Or rather let us multiply 9 by 9, and we in like manner obtain 81 terms, which become the end of the series. This is the alpha and omega of all human science. _Huc usque venies, et ibi confringes tumentes fluctus tuos._ ("Thus far shalt thou come, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed.") It is well to remark that this criterion is applied to all possible phenomena, both in the arts and sciences. This is reason, universal synthesis. All phenomena, spiritual as well as material, must be considered under three or nine aspects, or not be understood. Three genera and nine species; three and nine in everything and everywhere; three and nine, these are the notes echoed by all beings. We do not fear to affirm that this criterion is divine, since it conforms to the nature of beings. Then, with this compass in hand, let us explore the vast field of oratorical art, and begin with the voice. NOTE TO THE STUDENT.--Do not go on without a perfect understanding of this explanation of the criterion, as well as the exposition of our method which closes the preface. |
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