"Thus has wisdom, more secret than secrecy itself, been declared to you by me. Reflect on it fully, then do as you wish."
Modern explanation
In the middle of the day, return to this: Real freedom begins after you have listened deeply. Then your choice is yours.
Practical application
Reduce the choice to its core trade-off in one sentence. Decisions hide inside word-clutter.
Reflection question
Which option would my wisest, calmest self choose?