We have seen when the earth had to be prepared for the habitation of man, a veil, as it were, of intermediate being was spread between him and its darkness, in which were joined in a subdued measure, the stability and insensibility of the earth, and the passion and perishing of mankind.

Summary

This quote suggests that when the earth was being made suitable for human habitation, there was a transitional stage where an intermediary existence existed between humanity and the darkness of the earth. This intermediary being possessed elements of both the stability and numbness of the earth, as well as the emotions and fragility of human beings, albeit in a tempered manner. The quote highlights the idea that this intermediate state played a crucial role in bridging the gap between the inertness of the planet and the dynamic nature of humans.

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