“The antagonism between life and conscience may be removed in two ways: by a change of life or by a change of conscience.”

“Tolstoy said, 'The antagonism between life and conscience may be removed either by a change of life or by a change of conscience.' Many of us have elected to adjust our consciences rather than our lives. Our powers of rationalization are unlimited. They allow us to live in luxury and indifference while others, whom we could help if we chose to, starve and go to hell.”

“A man's conscience and his judgment are the same thing, and, as the judgment, so also the conscience may be erroneous”

“Hospitalizations in general are blurry. The days are the same, precisely the same. Nothing changes. Life melts down to a simple progression of meals. They become a way of life fairly quickly. You may welcome this transition. It may seem inevitable to you. You have been removed from the world. It is all right, in a way, because there is nothing so sure, so safe, as routine.”

“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”

“Life may change but memories won't.”