No long essay here (for now).  The series 
characterizing wisdom is epitomized 
in the following statement made by Kwai 
Chang Caine in an episode of "Kung Fu: 
The Legend Continues" that illustrates 
covert harrassment.

A discussion of the word which is all 
too often muddied, Truth.

"The Truth is blinding.  
It eliminates the darkness.
It eclipses stealth.
It reveals the lies.
It appears to witness reality."

Perhaps in time I shall add other lines uttered by David Carradine 
in his incredible role as Kwai Chang Caine.

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