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What gets us into trouble is not what we don't
know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so.
Annica and Anatta – impermanence and no-self – are just another way of saying neti neti, not this, not that. As with all anti-knowledge, these terms refer to what’s knowably not, not what knowably is. Awareness is knowably true, appearance is knowably false. This is not a matter of opinion or belief. You can know this directly for yourself and, thus armed, can fully deconstruct your dreamstate. Once you know the path, it’s just a matter of walking it.
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Mark Twain (1835–1910), born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American writer, humorist, and satirist, best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His works captured the essence of American life in the 19th century, often critiquing social issues like racism and hypocrisy with sharp wit and realism. Twain’s storytelling, humor, and mastery of regional dialects made him one of America’s greatest literary figures. He was also known for his sharp observations on human nature and his adventurous spirit, having worked as a steamboat pilot, journalist, and lecturer.
