Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences. — J. K. Rowling. British author (born 1965) Decisions, Destiny
His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even... knowledge, was foolproof.
If you're holding out for universal popularity, I'm afraid you will be in this cabin for a very long time.