Once upon a time, in a realm not too different from this one, the Grand Council of Irony gathered to deliberate the nuances of wisdom. And, as is custom in traditions steeped in confusion, it was forgotten as soon as it was understood.
Chapter 42: The Art of Not Knowing
In a world where knowledge reigns supreme, ignorance was once considered the highest form of enlightenment. The ancient sages advised, "Seek not with your eyes, lest you see what cannot be unseen."
Yet, in the margins of this unwritten chapter, a footnote scribbles: "Beware of those who wish to unlearn; they often harbor secrets best left to sleep."
"But why do we not speak of this wisdom?" asked the apprentice, his brow furrowed with the weight of unburdened thoughts.
"Precisely," replied the master, swirling his tea with the grace of an unsolved equation. "To speak is to risk the irony of understanding."
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