On the other side, nothing could be simpler than to endeavor at Elysium; for who but a fool would carry a commodity, which is of such infinite value in one place, into another where it is of none?
But, without attempting to offend your gravity with a jest, you must return to the place from whence you came, for Elysium was never designed for those who are too wise to be happy.' "This sentence confounded me greatly, especially as it seemed to threaten me with carrying my wisdom back again to earth.

I told the judge, though he would not admit me at the gate, I hoped I had committed no crime while alive which merited my being wise any longer.

He answered me, I must take my chance as to that matter, and immediately we turned our backs to each other.".