To trace back thoughts to Strader and none else
That hold a value for mankind’s whole life?
Romanus:
I were a dreamer if I acted thus.
I spin no dreams about mankind’s whole life
With eyes fast closed. I ne’er had use for thoughts
That show themselves and forthwith fade away.
I look at Strader with wide-open eyes;
And see what this man’s nature proves to be,
What qualities he hath and how he acts,