trumpery and pomp. “Keep that,” he would say, “for thyself and those like thee, and whoever else require it! I — have no reason to cover my nakedness!” One suspects that this kind of divinity and philosopher perhaps lacks shame? — He once said: “Under certain circumstances I love mankind” — and referred thereby to Ariadne, who was present; “in my opinion man is an agreeable, brave, inventive animal, that has not his equal upon earth, he makes his way even through all labyrinths.

I like man, and often think how I can still further advance him, and make him stronger, more evil, and more profound.” — ”Stronger, more evil, and more profound?” I asked in horror. “Yes,” he said again, “stronger, more evil, and more profound;