I kept a steel wall around my moral and sexual instincts - protecting them, I thought, from the threats of the real world. This gave me a tremendous advantage in politics, if not in my soul. The true me, my spiritual core, slipped further and further from reach.

Summary

In this quote, the author reflects on their conscious decision to guard their moral and sexual instincts from the outside world, believing it would offer protection. While this approach provided an advantage in politics, it had a detrimental impact on their spiritual well-being. They acknowledge that in doing so, their true self, their essence or spiritual core, became increasingly elusive and distant, highlighting the conflict between their political success and personal authenticity.

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