However much I have struggled with that spirit, he nevertheless still tries to mix himself into everything I have written, so that he could not stop doing so, however much he despises me at heart. For, provided the things being written come from him, he desires them. He is back now, above my head, and says he will stay with me, and that he will direct [the writing] as it suits him. These words mean that there will be those who will surely read my writings, but will nevertheless hold to their own opinions and interpret them according to their own fantasies. Being earthly people, they are unwilling to end their fantasies, even though they may see truths. 1748, 15 March.