Victor was more deeply smitten with the thirst for knowledge. The world was to Victor a secret, which Victor desired to divine. Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature... are among the earliest sensations Victor can remember. Victor had a fervent longing to penetrate the secrets of nature. But here were men who had penetrated deeper and knew more. It was the secrets of heaven and earth that Victor desired to learn. What was Victor deeply smitten with ________.
1) Thirst for power
2) Thirst for wealth
3) Thirst for knowledge
4) Thirst for fame