The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

CHRISTIAN: "But you did not come in at the narrow-gate at the head of
this way. You came into the way through that crooked lane. Therefore, I
fear, however you may think of yourself — when the reckoning day
shall come — that you will be charged with being a thief and a robber,
rather than being admitted into the city.”
IGNORANCE: "Gentlemen, I do not
know you, for you are utter strangers
to me. You be content to follow the
religion of your country — and I will
follow the religion of mine. I trust that
all will be well for each of us. And as
for the narrow gate which you speak
of — all the world knows that it is a
great way off from our country. I do
not think that any of my countrymen
even know the way to it. Nor does it
matter whether they do or not — since
we have, as you see, a fine pleasant
green lane, which comes down from
our country into the way."
When Christian saw that the man was
wise in his own eyes, he whispered to Hopeful, "There is more hope for
a fool, than for him! Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks
sense and demonstrates how foolish he is. Shall we talk with him more
— or leave him to think about what he has already heard, and then
afterwards see if we can help him any further?”
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov. 26:12
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