ON IGNORANCE, 1756

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ON IGNORANCE

 

     

   

    Education, and certainly the achievement of such thereof, should be a paramount aspiration in the mind of any self-respecting and ambitious Orenian. In recent years, we have become subservient to war; but instruments reserved until one of our fickle adversaries encroach with impish intentions. 

 

Now, I am of the select few in this demesne, at least explicitly, who observes my brothers-in-arms -- be they ordained members of the retinue, their compassionate brides, or their wistful child who long to, in eventuality, supplant their parentage in servitude to their Empire. Then again, any child which lives within the bounds of our Empire is habitually reminded of the dangers of the outside world where the rebel fiends lie in wait, anticipating the arrival of their cherubic peers so they may feast upon their carcasses. With that in mind, why wouldn’t the youth of our Empire be inclined to take up arms and defend their respective commonwealth, even if it were to cost them their lives? Now, my kindred, do not get me wrong: I do not contest, nor do I argue, against valor and patriotism. As a matter of fact, I am all for it -- so long as it is not fueled by a blind assumption of victory. 

 

    As with all parties, there are bound to be those with staunch intellect, and those remiss of it, be they amongst an assemblage of dignitaries or a brigand of savages. To enter a conflict, obtuse and vacuous, may very well be considered bovine (either definition is readily applicable here). Such is a death sentence, fueled by one thing: IGNORANCE. Surprisingly, ignorance -- and not stupidity -- is the bane of humanity, and ergo, any advancement which comes with it. Through it, we stifle growth, advancement, and any semblance of learnedness a populace can attain. Let us not belittle anyone, not even our enemies, when we’ve so much to learn ourselves.

Therefore I say:

 

Read, converse, and enrich yourself, for no one else will go through the trouble on your behalf.

 

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    IN NOMINE DEI

Her Imperial Excellency, Henrietta Valtian-Novellen, Countess of Pompourelia, Undersecretary for Civil Affairs

 

[helldiving 5793]

Sir Adrian certainly agreed with the Countess of Pompourelia, he pondered for some moments, writting on a handkerchief – as if taking some notes. He wrapped it inside his coat, mumbling as he gazed upon the Johannesburg of Arcas; Helena.

“Ignorance is bliss, a particular saying. The truth is that ignorance is a very damaging aspect of many of our lives.”

the young knight then tapped on the balcony where he overlooked such prestigious city in the Crownlands, concluding his thoughts.

“Bliss, but not freedom; Read, converse and enrich yourself. The more true information we can acquire, the better for our enfranchisement.”