I believe this novel has renewed my belief that "to thine own self be true" is the best path to follow in life. While it is important to get along with those with whom we are destined to live and work, as well as the world around us, one can certainly go into very dangerous and ill-advised territory when seeking the approval, acceptance and applause of everyone. Is it worth losing who you truly are to have the supposed admiration of people who probably don't care a fig about you in any way that actually matters? I think not.