The true eccentric is not merely indifferent to public opinion he is scarcely conscious at all He simply does what he does because of who he is And this marks the eccentric as essentially different from for example enthusiasts practical jokers brilliant criminals exhibitionists and recluses These people are all very conscious of the world around them Much of what they do they do in reaction to the world in which they live Some wish to make an impression on society some wish to escape from society but all are very much aware of society The eccentric alone goes on his merry way regardless