My favorite character is Larry Darrell from the book "The Razor's Edge". Bill Murray played him in a movie. The movie is alright, but the book is transcendent.

"The sharp edge of a razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to Salvation is hard." —Katha-Upanishad.

I agree. I wonder how could do it right.

I have a copy if you'd like to read it.