This is not a journal.

P.S. Reading a life of Empedocles, I felt how old is this desire to make a god of oneself.

This letter, so far as I am conscious, never attempts this.

On the contrary, I consider myself one of the most common humans.

You may recall those days of twenty years ago when we discussed "Empedocles on Etna" - under the linden trees.

In those days I was one who wished to make a god of myself.