Perfections

But this capacity of the afore-mentioned Perfections is quite a distinct Attribute from Life, and Understanding, or Knowledge, quite distinct from the former, viz. Extension and Figure; and so also a Vital Action is plainly distinct from Local, or Mechanical Motion, although it is not nor cannot be separated from it, but still useth the same at least, as its Instrument, in all its concourse with the Creatures.

The Principles of the Most Ancient and Modern Philosophy 1692

Whitman speaks of what he calls "Perfections," and from what he writes we may assume that he referred to those possessing cosmic consciousness, and the practical impossibility of describing this peculiarity and accounting for the alteration it makes in character and outlook.

Cosmic Consciousness

On the dark wooden coffee table between us are a few leftover Pomegranate Perfections and two clay mugs containing steaming hot herbal tea.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

When I deliver the Pomegranate Perfections to Misty, she grabs the tin and runs off to attend to Maxwell.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

When I deliver the Pomegranate Perfections to Misty, she grabs the tin and runs off to attend to Maxwell.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

When I deliver the Pomegranate Perfections to Misty, she grabs the tin and runs off to attend to Maxwell.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

She adds with a raised eyebrow, I know about the Pomegranate Perfections.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

On the dark wooden coffee table between us are a few leftover Pomegranate Perfections and two clay mugs containing steaming hot herbal tea.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009

It is also where the Ten Perfections of a Buddha can be found.

Ed and Deb Shapiro: What The Buddha Would Say To Sarah Palin 2009

She adds with a raised eyebrow, I know about the Pomegranate Perfections.

Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship Anna Hays 2009