[Yoda]

I honestly believe that Homer was spooky intelligent. I remember once hearing
an old chinese proverb which has always been of great importance to me when
learning which I think has relevance here. The cup has to be emptied before
it can be refilled. See how often that this applies in your life and embrace
it because it is a true path of learning.

Mathew,

Homer Kelley was indeed 'spooky intelligent.' Without hesitation, I use the
word 'genius.' He was without a doubt the most intelligent and most fiercely
independent thinker I have met in my 58 years.

I realize this is not a philosophical thread, but I liked your Chinese quote
and wanted to add my own along the same line:

"The shell must break before the bird can fly."

-- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

We all must keep chipping away from within whatever 'shell' we find
ourselves. A life -- like Impact -- happens from the "inside out."