Antique Wisdom

Nothing is more sacred than second-hand knowledge, all other forms pale in comparison, it is kryptonite to wisdom, heels to Achilles. And it is irrelevant the qualifications of those against whom you wield it. They could have designed, built, wept over and destroyed whatever matter is at hand, if you have insider knowledge from an overheard conversation on the bus, you've won that one. Where'd you hear that, they'll ask. On the bus!! you'll respond. The bus?! Oh no! Oh Woe! they'll cry, We deflate! We defer! Bus knowledge trumps all.