“Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being,” he writes, “remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation.” Cribbing from Plato, he tells himself to concentrate on one thing and one thing alone: to do what is right and to behave like a good man. Not winning battles. Not making money. Not making his mark. But doing good, being good. Being fair. Being decent. Being honest. Being dependable.
