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Thursday, April 13, 2006

113. Warrior of Light

A warrior sits around with fire with his friends.

They spend hours criticising each other, but they end the night sleeping in the same tent, having forgotten all the insults that were bandied about. Occasionally, a new member joins the group. Because he does not yet share a common history, he shows only his good qualities, and some see in him a master.

But the warrior of light never compares him with his old companions in battle. He makes the stranger welcome, but he will not trust him until he knows his defects too.

A warrior of light does not go into battle without knowing the limitations of his ally.