The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Indeed, I don't care what danger I meet with along the way — as long as
I get deliverance from my burden!”
"How did you get your burden, in the first place?" questioned Worldlywiseman.
"By reading this Book in my hand," answered Christian.
"I thought so!" snapped Worldly-wiseman, "and it has happened unto
you as to other weak men — who, meddling with things too high for
them — do suddenly fall into the same bewilderment that you now
suffer. In this perplexing state, they undertake dangerous ventures, to
obtain — they know not what."
"I know what I want to obtain," asserted Christian, "ease from my heavy
burden!"
"But why do you seek for ease in this perilous way," asked Worldlywiseman,
"seeing that so many dangers attend it? Especially since, had
you but sense to listen to me — I could direct you how to obtain what
you desire, without all these dangers! Yes, and with my remedy, you
shall gain much safety, friendship, and happiness!”
"Please, Sir — reveal this secret to me!" begged Christian.
Worldly-wiseman began, "Why, in yonder village named Morality —
there dwells a gentleman whose name is Legality. He is a very sensible
man, having a good reputation — who has ability to help remove such
burdens like yours. Yes, to my knowledge, he has done a great deal of
good this way — and besides, he has skill to cure those who are
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