My hope is that these musings will give them the knowledge that they are not alone, but rather that impism is a well-extended and enduring phenomenon, and they should feel no shame for their impiness, but rather just the opposite. And as for those grumpish folk who have made it their life's work to malign and disparage all things impish, my hope is that they might learn to question some of their misconceived ideas about what impism really is, and gain some degree of toleration. Consider thoughtfully what it means to be an imp. Impism is not for everyone. For there are many who attempt to become impier for all the wrong reasons.
Many misconceptions exist about what impism is and what it is to be an imp.
There is a notion, held by imps and grumps alike, that imps are happier, that imps are more successful, that imps possess any number of traits for which grumps might be envious. In many instances these notions are not entirely borne out by careful examination. Those who wish to pursue an impish life because it will bring them success, money, happiness, leisure, love, or for some other insincere and mercenary reason, are bound to find disappointment. Impism is not the answer to all questions. Those who think that impism will bring them fame and fortune are likely to find that impism brings notoriety and obscurity rather than fame, and fiscal misfortune rather than fortune.