The square whose side is nearest to the “scaena,” and cuts off a segment of the circle, determines by this line the limits of the “proscænium” (A–B).

His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery.

“… There was a man who always painted marble seats and another who did nothing but sheep. So a fellow I knew determined only to paint backs. Men's backs, women's backs, girls' backs and boys backs. … his best known bacchante was described by a critic as all back and no ante, but his backs became famous. …”

Old Man: A man performs but ONE duty—the duty of contenting his spirit, the duty of making himself agreeable to himself. . . . [H]e always looks out for Number One.