He lived a life of absolute poverty. Eating or sleeping in a safe place was a constant struggle. He lived as an outcast. To tell the truth, in Heracleion, he gained the trust or the friendship of no one. He had a refined culture, and was known to read, and sometimes write, for pleasure. He was robust, stunning, and never got sick a single time. He was known to be lazy, barely waking up in the morning.