Almighty had traced a message upon the firmament, and it so affected the traveler that he removed his cap as though in the immediate presence of the Most High, bowed his head in harmony with his soul, and worshiped the Creator through the magnitude of His work. What was it that made the picture so impressive? Contrast. The placing of the many-colored bow over and against the darkness of the trees and the blackness of the clouds had brought out and magnified its hues until every detail was plainly discerned and the picture in its entirety made fully manifest.
Thieves endeavor to live without work, honest men are willing to labor for a living.
Here is a clear case of opposition, as the two classes, thieves and honest men, are contrasted, and their two modes of gaining a livelihood, without
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