No, no, I am free! You have loosed my hands, you have taught me to breathe.
HE
Ah! So the method I propose to you is not so bad! I believe, indeed, that, of all those that can rule the life of a wise man, it is the most voluptuous. If doubt has no longer a place in your intelligence, put it into your actions. Knowing the vanity of everything, of religions, of philosophies and of ethics, submit outwardly to customs, to prejudices, and to tradition. Time your step to the rhythm of the popular mind.
I
What! Submission?
HE
Do you prefer revolt?
I
I am not a slave.
HE