Tuesday, April 26, 2005

A vow about vows

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So one vows not to vow. "Let your yes be yes and your no be no." So I will do exactly that, I tell the Lord. Indeed I will not vow, I promise you, I will simply do what I am supposed to do. Yes, but your old conundrum emerges like a sea monster, your vow not to vow is itself a vow. You must get out of words, Mr Soul, and let Body do the talking. Behave like a Christian, don't just talk like one. And Mr Soul nods his head and says: Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. I will follow what you say. I promise. I promise!

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Tongue, you sharpened razor. Go back into your sheath!

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