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Originally Posted by Raynor
It is commendable that you hold yourself to such high standards; however, concerning judging others...
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If only I actually did. That I know what is right does not mean that I do it.
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Saruman knew what he had become which is demonstrated in his recognition of its opposite in Frodo.
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True, but again, we are not talking about the same subjects, since it is our average "hobbit" (Man) that I have in mind.
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Saruman was the best example of my point. In that example I would venture to say that he acted as like an average "hobbit" (human) as an Istar conceivably could.
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My point is that cognitive liberation may be enough to move people to action...
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Hobbits are a good example that people don't really want to know the truth; it might force them to change.
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From my knowledge and experience, it is not a once in a lifetime opportunity  .
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True, but there may come a last chance. As with Saruman. He didn't realize it would be his chance when it came, but then, suddenly, it was too late.
08-26-2007, 03:21 PM
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