"There are four Powers: memory and intellect,..." - Quote by Leonardo Da Vinci
There are four Powers: memory and intellect, desire and covetousness. The two first are mental and the others sensual. The three senses: sight, hearing and smell cannot well be prevented; touch and taste not at all.
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More on Mind
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More on Senses
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“The eyes like sentinel occupy the highest place in the body.”