The Sage will endure the period of acquaintance, despite how uncomfortable it is for one to push one's comfort zone, for the Sage will hold in Mind that the potential that is found away from one's current Self is usually much greater than that of the Fool, who wallows only in what he has already done.
"This may hurt a little, but it's something you'll get used to." -Stinkfist by Tool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F97RgIz_fTE
Originally conceived of in a joking manner due to applying eyeliner and my eyelids' reluctance to comply with what I wanted. Now that it's written, it seems to be much more of an allegory or allusion than when it first popped into my head as a bit of a joke.