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 Volubilis, 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 vigorous, muscular, and had a near perfect body. He was mostly indecisive, usually accepting any order from anyone.