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Shakespeare wrote, in a different context, that “conscience doth make cowards of us all.” I think what he meant is that listening to and acting on our conscience is a scary and lonely exercise. We fear our conscience for the same reason we fear the truth. (77)

“Life is not a problem that can be solved. It must be lived each day, and each day brings a jumble of choices that challenge our practical wisdom, common sense, yearning for truth. Your choices in life are enormous. […] You have been learning from the cradle that it’s important to be good at something[…] Remember also to pay attention to the spirit’s first command — to be good at life.” (45-6)