What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence, the question is what you can make people believe that you have done.

This great and sombre stage is set for something
more worthy than that,” said he. “It is fortunate
for this community that I am not a criminal.

Oh! A mystery is it?' I cried, rubbing my hands. 'This is very piquant. I am much obliged to you for bringing us together. "The proper study of mankind is man" you know

I followed you.'

I saw no one.'

That is what you may expect to see when I follow you.

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram, or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense with artificial stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for mental exaltation. That is why I have chosen my own particular profession, or rather created it, for I am the only one in the world.

No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.