We spend our lives searching for greatness. There are many paths to take: Science, Commerce, Politics, War, Religion. But the choice is a mirage, the truth is every path men can fathom leads to the same place

From the lowliest serf to the mightiest King, this one inexorable fate binds us all and keeps us shackled to a life destined to crumble into dust. What then is the utility of works doomed to failure? 

My family were simple farmers you know. Ordinary folk tied to the land. Beaten down and listless, willing to live day by day, never questioning why... why are we here? what's our purpose in this world? When I was still a young man I promised myself I wouldn't end up like them, so I struck out on my own to make something of my life and became a Doctor.