1046. I also smelled another odor, namely that of bread, either baked or toasted. This odor symbolizes those who work hard at being eloquent in various ways, and who nevertheless present truths; so they are influenced at the same time by a desire for admiration. It was the odor of bread, because bread symbolizes truth and good. So this odor varies according to the genius of each, even to a great number.
1046. Another odor was also sensibly perceived, namely, that of bread, either baked or toasted. This odor signifies those who devote much study to eloquence in various ways, and nevertheless verities are expounded, drawn forth in such a way that they may at the same time be the cause of self-admiration. Since bread signifies truth and good, this odor is varied and multiplied according to the genius of each one.
1046. Alius odor quoque sentitus est, nempe panis vel cocti vel usti, qui odor significat eos, qui student multum eloquentiae, variis modis, et tamen veritates exponuntur, sic ut simul trahantur sui admirationis causa, panis quia verum et bonum, quare variatur hic odor, secundum cujusvis genium, et multipliciter.