Then he meets Peter Fallow, who happens to be the writer of the article that destroyed Sherman's reputation. When Fallow hears Sherman's real story, he begins to feel sorry for him. He helps Sherman to think through how to approach his defense, and in the end, Sherman is acquitted. The movie closes with Fallow telling us that Sherman dropped out of sight after the trial and thereby, saved his soul. What looks like success in the eyes of the world is an illusion.
True prosperity comes through the growth of the soul.
One of the most moving diaries to come out of World War II was written by a 27 year old Dutch Jewish woman, Etty Hillesum. She was born to an upper middle class family with many advantages. Further, she was an intellectual with a university degree in law. In her diary she reveals a deeply introspective mind filled with rich spiritual insights. Hovering over her entries was the terrible reality of Nazi oppression of the Jews.