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"That wasn't quite my contention," he began simply and modestly.

"Yet I admit that you have stated it almost correctly; perhaps,

if you like, perfectly so." (It almost gave him pleasure to admit

this.) "The only difference is that I don't contend that

extraordinary people are always bound to commit breaches of

morals, as you call it. In fact, I doubt whether such an argument

could be published. I simply hinted that an 'extraordinary' man

has the right... that is not an official right, but an inner

right to decide in his own conscience to overstep... certain

obstacles, and only in case it is essential for the practical

fulfilment of his idea (sometimes, perhaps, of benefit to the

whole of humanity). You say that my article isn't definite; I am

ready to make it as clear as I can. Perhaps I am right in

thinking you want me to; very well.