as rivers flow, ever meandering and unpredictable, they echo the journey of knowledge, don't they? our quest for understanding leads us to plunge into the depths of inquiry, where the waters of wisdom are both clear and murky. yet, in the midst of this search, one must be cautious, wary of accepting the superficial glance. we reject the first layer of truth, for it is but a preexplicative veneer, concealing furtive secrets beneath its surface. to uncover these, we must relaunch our exploration from zero, diving deeper than before, even if it means manipulating the currents to reveal what lies hidden, tempting the guardian of knowledge to betray its trust and spill forth truths it seeks to keep veiled.