A "bastion of sanity" could be seeing a situation from all of its various perspectives. Meaning you're focused, open-to-ideas and able to discuss a topic from multiple viewpoints. You might very well "be insane" but you'll appear engaged, well-versed and intelligent, which may grant you access to respect and sane opportunities.
I have no idea what I just said...but hey, let's roll with it!
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