Demon

One day a hopeful macrolyte approached the master macrologist Pi Mu and asked a question:

“Master, I’ve studied with the immortal Brodie, but have left him in search of answers – and as such I would like to study under your tutelage.” Upon hearing this Pi Mu asked, “Brodie is a true master, so why is it that you’ve decided to leave him?” The student answered, “his teachings are obvious and I’ve transcended his teachings.” Pi Mu glared intently and asked yet another question, “What of his teachings were obvious?” The student responded, “I once asked him what the fundamental principle of Forth was, but I did not like the answer.” Pi Mu, losing patience asked gruffly, “but what did he say?” To which the student responded, “his answer was ‘Moore seeks for layers.’” Pi Mu then stated, “well, that was an excellent answer, but do you know it’s meaning?” “Of course,” responded the student, “it means that Moore, as the creator of Forth, would naturally build his programs in a layered fashion.” He added, “for in the same way I too can achieve Forth enlightenment through the practice of layered development.” Pi Mu then laughed, “oh you didn’t understand it at all!” The student, taken aback then asked, “well, how would you answer?” Pi Mu responded, “go on and ask me.” The student then repeated his question, “what is the fundamental principle of Forth?” Almost immediately Pi Mu responded, “Moore seeks for layers.”

The student became enlightened.