But, Karl--you see, Karl, it is not a question of my own strength to resist.

I need no strength.

There is no more reason for you to warn me against this danger than to admonish a child not to long for a star, fearing he might get it.

The longing may be indulged with impunity; the star and the danger are out of reach." I had nothing to say; Max was stronger and nobler than ever I had believed.
Max continued to go to the bridge, and I made no effort to prevent him.
Meddling mars more frequently than it mends, and when the Fates are leading, a man is a fool to try to direct their course.

Whatever was to be would be.