Now there is a danger in the contemplation of the nature of things, as there is a danger in looking at the sun during an eclipse, unless the precaution is taken of looking only at the image reflected in the water, or in a glass.
(the image; reflected; in the water) (the precaution; is taken; of looking only at the image reflected in the water, or in a glass)
the image the precaution
reflected is taken
in the water
of looking only at the image reflected in the water, or in a glass