I know what I want and do not want.

It seems to me that I know enough.

What in the world should I examine?
You would be much better if you could get rid of all that romance about conscience and self-examination and such trash.

A man knows perfectly well whether he is faithful to the woman he loves or not, whether he is betraying his friend or standing by him--what else do you want?
I believe that theology and philosophy and self-examination, and all that, were invented in early times for heathen people who did not know whether they were doing right or wrong, because they were just converted." At this extraordinary view of church history Gianluca laughed.
"You may laugh," answered the Sicilian.

"You will never make me believe that old Tancred sat up all night examining his conscience before he went to the Holy Land--any more than he fasted and prayed before he had his daughter's lover murdered." "No--perhaps not!" Gianluca laughed again.
"He did what struck him as right and natural," said Taquisara, gravely.
"Besides, he was sovereign prince in his own land, and it was not a murder at all, but an execution.