diff --git a/README b/README
index d5804db..a30daa9 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ Avatars automatically assigned by the NSA.
 
 The button to submit a new honk says "it's gonna be honked".
 
+The honk mission is to work well if it's what you want.
+This does not imply the goal is to be what you want.
+
 -- build
 
 It should be sufficient to type make after unpacking a release.