Impressions

[Angrboda]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIylUcGDi-Y


15.
The ancient masters were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive.
The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable.
Because it is unfathomable,
All we can do is describe their appearance.
Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream.
Alert, like men aware of danger.
Courteous, like visiting guests.
Yielding like ice about to melt.
Simple, like uncarved blocks of wood.
Hollow, like caves.
Opaque, like muddy pools.
Who can wait quietly while the mud settles?
Who can remain still until the moment of action?

— The Tao Te Ching


^this.

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Is that your impression of me?

Yes. My impression of you is that you are an "old soul" in a young body, emanating wisdom and strength in word and action. Did I offend?