Faith

"I know a little, but I must know more"
Thus says the wise man, pacing the floor.
"I know what I have to, and nothing more"
Thus says the common man, whose life is a chore.
"I know it all, so I can't know more"
Thus says the fool, closing his door.
"I know what I want, and there is still time"
Thus says the rich man, sipping his wine.
"I know nothing, and not even that,
so I must have faith in order to act"
Thus says the honest man, that his soul might soar.

Maharimi Karotlovitch, April 10, 1979