Some years ago I dreamt that I was a cardinal, a venerable and dignified personality.
A great many pious people humbly knelt before me, awaiting my most gracious blessing.
Just as I was about to dispense the blessing, something welled up in me akin to doubtfulness; but there was no doubt, it was certainty: I know myself, I am the ass I have always been and will continue to be.
So I quickly escaped into awakening.
