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Time-backed and earth-bound as he is, it is not surprising that he often tries to evade the Quest, to ignore it in various ways such as always keeping busy trying to fulfil increasing ambition, cultivating scepticism disguised as "practicality," or demanding instant and demonstrable proofs. But most often he deflects the thoughts of it or changes the conversation abruptly. The very idea makes him nervous if pursued by himself or others. He is uneasy at the thought of higher laws to be obeyed. He is fearful of what he will be asked to do and of the discipline to be practised.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 2 : Its Choice > # 428