[southerndrift]

>The only thing we can say with confidence about these "goods" is that they were heavy, and not necessarily something you want... especially if they are to be repaid "with usury" at some future undisclosed time of reckoning, as in the story!

But having talents, isn't that essence of being human? Having talents and using them? Who are we if we fear having talents?

[inimino]

Sure! But just because we don't fear something doesn't mean we necessarily want it. It's courageous to not be afraid of something you don't want.