The Lady. He starved to death.
The Philosopher. Why?
The Lady. Because every one said that his invention was very wonderful, but not of the slightest use to anybody.... Yes, it’s true.
The Philosopher. That the results of thinking do not provide the motive for thinking?
The Lady. Yes.
The Philosopher. Then what is the motive for thinking?
The Lady. Just—curiosity, I suppose!
The Philosopher. Disinterested curiosity?
The Lady. Yes.