Bartleby

" I am a man who, from his youth upwards, has been filled with a profound conviction that the easiest way of life is the best. Hence, though I belong to a profession proverbially energetic and nervous, even to turbulence, at times, yet nothing of that sort have I ever suffered to invade my peace. I am one of those unambitious lawyers who never addresses a jury, or in any way draws down public applause; but in the cool tranquillity of a snug retreat, do a snug business among rich men’s bonds and mortgages and title-deeds. All who know me consider me an eminently safe man." pg. 3

The reason I have chosen this quote is because I can relate to him. I also enjoy a slow, easy paced life as well. I believe that he chose a career in the fast pace of being a lawyer because it challenged him to be outside of his comfort zone. His job was where he was able to exert his energy and be pushed to be better and better, but never losing his sense of calmness and self peace. He also refers to himself as a “safe” man, which is why I think wealthy business men chose him to handle their bonds, mortgages, and title-deeds, because they knew he would be responsible with their money and not risk it.