Tarot Cards: Knave or Knight of Swords Qualities

Direct but Blunt 
       is frank and outspoken but is tactless and rude
       gets straight to the point but may have a brusque manner
       no mincing words but spares not the feelings of others
       lets others know where they stand but sharp tongued
       gives an honest answer but shows little discretion 

Authoritative but Overbearing 
       speaks with assurance but tends to be domineering
       commands attention but forces a position on others
       acts with total certainty but expects immediate compliance
       gives orders naturally but does not welcome dissent
       has great influence but acts in a high-handed manner 

Incisive but Cutting 
       has a keen, forceful intellect but is prone to sarcasm
       penetrates to the core but lacks sensitivity
       expresses ideas succinctly but can be critical
       is sharp and alert but has a barbed wit
       debates and argues well but derides stupidity 

Knowledgeable but Opinionated 
       knowledgable but believes he or she is always right
       can expound on any topic but intolerance of other views
       is sought as an expert but must have the last word
       has well-reasoned positions but is arrogant
       highly intelligent but can be dogmatic and close-minded 

Logical but Unfeeling 
       reasons clearly but undervalues intuition
       analyzes information well but treats people like numbers
       concentrates on the correct but lacks justice with mercy
       can set aside emotional factors but emotionless
       makes sense out of confusion but is cold and aloof