Academic interest in Stoicism in the late 20th and early 21st century has been matched by interest in the therapeutic aspects of the Stoic way of life by those who are not specialists in the history of philosophy.
He said Mr Thomas' interest in journalism was "only matched by his interest in humanitarian issues" and said former workmates were "reeling" from the news.
He is fluent in Latin, Italian, French and Spanish, and his brilliance is matched by his interest in people.
He had no previous journalism experience, but — with a reputation as an "intellectual" general whose fondness for cigars was matched by an interest in military scholarship — was invited to write a trial story for the Times.
His pleasant nature was matched by an insatiable interest in business technology.
Municipalities, for instance, may not be allowed to buy or sell derivatives unless these are clearly matched by an underlying interest (a loan that needs hedging, say).
He foresees a "stagnating pool" of new Ph.D.'s in the area because the number of people studying elementary Japanese is not matched by the number interested in teaching it.
Last January David Cameron organised the UK Nordic Baltic summit, at which his personal friendship with the Swedish prime minister and fellow Conservative leader, Fredrik Reinfeldt, was clearly matched by a growing interest in that favourite of left-leaning thinkers, the Swedish model.
Three years later, he would retire to a remote orchard in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia.He took part in no more exhibitions.The artist may have been disappointed that critical acclaim was not matched by a corresponding interest from collectors, but it remains unclear whether that was the reason for his sudden withdrawal.
Like Houellebecq, Martin's indifference to news and current affairs is matched by a compulsive interest in consumer goods.
