Zecora was wise, sage, and clever -- which meant that in many ways, admitting she did not know something was difficult. But pretending otherwise would do Elizabeth no good, nor would it benefit Zecora anything...

"I do not pretend to understand
How it fits, this plan so grand.
Countless places fit together
And I could not tell you whether
Each is a universe or just a new stop.
Perhaps you'll learn at this big top."