He who ruled scent ruled the hearts of men.
("Perfume: The Story of a Murderer")
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For here, inside the crypt, was where he truly lived. Which is to say, for well over twenty hours a day in total darkness and in total silence and in total immobility, he sat on his horse blanket at the end of the stony corridor, his back resting on the rock slide, his shoulders wedged between the rocks and enjoyed himself.Patrick Süskind
He had withdrawn solely for his own personal pleasure, only to be near to himself. No longer distracted by anything external, he basked in his own existence and found it splendid.
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He was not bound. No one led him by the arm. He got out of the carriage as if he were a free man.
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He had escaped the abhorrent taint! He was truly completely alone! He was the only human being in the world!
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