GR translation: The physical grace to keep it working

[David Morris]

This is a really big and deep topic, but let's keep it as simple as we can
with this passage of GR.

I think the usage of "grace" here is most related to the religious
definition: "unmerited divine assistance given humans."  Adding "physical"
makes it something manifested into the world, not merely an internal
condition.  And in this context it implies becoming, physically manifesting
as, an agent (angel? prophet?) of God, even unwittingly so:  "A-and it
doesn’t even matter why we’re doing this, either. Rocky? Yeah, what we need
isn’t right reasons, but just that grace."

David Morris

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace

Full Definition of grace

1a :  unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or
sanctification.   b: a virtue coming from God.  c: a state of
sanctification enjoyed through divine grace.

2a :  approval, favor <stayed in his goodgraces>b archaic :  mercy, pardonc
:  a special favor :  privilege <each in his place, by right, not grace,
shall rule his heritage — Rudyard Kipling>d :  disposition to or an act or
instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemencye :  a temporary exemption :
 reprieve

3a :  a charming or attractive trait or characteristicb :  a pleasing
appearance or effect : charm <all the grace of youth — John Buchan>c :
 ease and suppleness of movement or bearing

4—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an
archbishop

5:  a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks

6plural capitalized :  three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are
the givers of charm and beauty

7:  a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura

8a :  sense of propriety or right <had the grace not to run for elective
office — Calvin Trillin>b :  the quality or state of being considerate or
thoughtful

On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 1:51 PM, Robert Mahnke <rpmahnke at gmail.com> wrote:

> "Physical" is not a word you would ordinarily see before "grace," and I
> think the juxtaposition doesn't change the latter so much as to try to make
> it more concrete, real.  Not sure the meaning would change much at all if
> "physical" were simply omitted.
>
> On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 3:33 AM, Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> V741.27-34, P756.13-20   He went out socked Them right in the toilet
>> privacy of Their banks. Who cares what he was thinking about, long as it
>> didn’t get in the way? A-and it doesn’t even matter why we’re doing this,
>> either. Rocky? Yeah, what we need isn’t right reasons, but just that grace.
>> The physical grace to keep it working. Courage, brains, sure, O.K., but
>> without that grace? forget it Do you—please, are you listening? This thing
>> here works. Really does. It worked for me, but I’m out of the Dumbo stage
>> now, I can fly without it. But you. Rocky. You . . . .”
>>
>> What does "physical grace" refer to here?
>>
>
>
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