Barhoum Bey

Don't you dream of having a spacious house, marrying a beautiful woman, and escaping life on the streets? If my house were as big as this special gift we have, its windows wouldn't have a single curtain. I like to see my surroundings all the time. And I'm only commanded to look in the light! Even in your room?! Yes! I have no problem illuminating myself and separating myself. I have no need to hide from people's eyes. In fact, I feel safe writing on the sidewalk, watched over by passersby. I'm afraid of things behind doors, walls, curtains, and emptiness! Especially when I'm alone! And aren't you jealous that your beautiful wife might be devoured by the eyes of intruders? Eyes don't devour, my friend! They give what they take, and more! You're a philosopher, Barhoum! Don't you dream of owning a large, spacious house, marrying a beautiful woman, and escaping the life you lead on the streets?
If I had a house the size of this building across from us, I wouldn't put any curtains on its windows. I like to always be able to see my surroundings. And I can only see in the light!
Even in your bedroom?!
Yes! I have no problem with others seeing me while I sleep. I have nothing to hide from people's eyes. In fact, I feel safe sleeping on the sidewalk, with passersby watching me. I'm afraid of enclosed spaces with doors, walls, curtains, and emptiness! Especially when I'm alone!
But aren't you worried about the prying eyes that feed on your beautiful wife?
Eyes do not feed, sir! Instead, they give as much as they take, and sometimes even more!
- You are a great philosopher, Barhoum!