The debatable wisdom of a man who learned too slowly what his life was meant to be. Each step of error was his own choice and any good thing came from above.
I find it sad that even though we are all more alike than different, somehow we fail to see that shared sameness. And thus, we fail to love. I'm so glad that God loves us. Looking around, (and inwardly) I'm amazed that He does, but then, He's that kind of God. I guess that's the point of the old hymn. Amazing Grace, indeed.