He will soon be panting, he who
Constantly bickers like a child,
And thinks that he can blind the truth.
~Narrenschiff
The prose that was written for the original "Ship of Fools" implies that the Fool's effort to keep Justice in the dark won't come out in his favor. The crown lying on the floor suggests that no matter what one's status, eventually the rent will come due. Unfortunately, such comeuppance rarely occurs on the timetable most humans would prefer. But it's impossible to keep blindfolds tightly tied forever. Whitebait live in streams and lay their eggs in the tall grasses when flooding occurs. When the next flood comes again, the eggs are washed out to sea where they hatch. The fish then resolutely make their way back to familial streams, earning their association with the keyword commitment. Together these cards point to integrity - the courage to act from one's ethics and values regardless of the opinions of others. Included in this trait is the willingness to speak up when the truth has been covered up with pleasant-sounding lies.
Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.
~W. Clement Stone
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