Our problem is not that we desire too much but too little.
The central Christian belief is that Christ's death has somehow put us right with God and given us a fresh start.
I need Christ, not something that resembles Him.
The 'frankness' of people sunk below shame is a very cheap frankness.
Things always work according to their nature.
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.