It was the very essence of his life to be a solitary achievement, accomplished not by hermit-like withdrawal with it's silence and immobility but by a system of restless wandering, by the detachment of an impermanent dweller amongst changing scenes. In this scheme he had perceived the means of passing through life without suffering and almost without a single care in the world- invulnerable because elusive.
In Joseph Conrad's "Victory," the protagonist embodies a unique approach to life, thriving on solitude without succumbing to the isolation typically associated with it. Instead of retreating into silence, he embraces a lifestyle marked by constant movement and change, suggesting that true achievement can be found in a dynamic existence rather than in static detachment.
This wandering existence allows him to navigate life with a sense of freedom and resilience. By remaining elusive and unattached, he manages to avoid the burdens of suffering and worry, illustrating a perspective that values adaptability and the transient nature of experiences as a means of protection against life's hardships.
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