At school he was at first regarded as shy and rather dull. he made no friendships and spent his occasional holidays in reading old ballads, drawing curious diagrams and making rude mechanical models.
Sa paaralan siya ay sa unang regarded bilang mahiyain at sa halip pulpol. walang ginawa niya sa pakikipagkaibigan at pana-panahong pista opisyal ang kanyang nagastos sa pagbabasa old ballads, drowing usisero diagram at paggawa ng pino ng makina modelo.