Truth

Ultimately, of course, the only real truth in the universe is entropy; everything else is just illusion. But very few men indeed want to face that truth, because behind it lies the death of purpose, so we try to act like we don't know it. Those who do face it head-on, as did Hemingway, usually end up chewing on a gun barrel. My approach is to keep the liquor cabinet well-stocked and hope that I die in my sleep.