He lived a life of poverty. He was able to eat and sleep under a shelter, but ended with having no possession at all. He was rather respected though seen as belonging to the middle class. However, he could access to many opportunities. He is still seen as an eternal cultural symbol. He changed the life of many thanks to their cultural masterpieces. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.