on ivory towers

the problem of living in an ivory tower is, eventually it will crumble. it doesn't matter what brings it down: it might be a sudden war, a storm, the erosion forced by the elements. it will fall - that's the only certain thing to consider. and when it does, those who dwelled within it shall know why it toppled over. then they shall understand the length of their mistakes, and everything that could have been done to prevent it from collapsing.

then, when it is too late.