The second one. I prefer the solitude of my mind/land than the city sounds blaring. But to do that you would need to have ample supplies so you don't need to go out for a while.
Would you rather be unknown but yet your deeds are known or be known but your deeds are unknown? Either way your safe in other words because either you will be a blank spot or the deeds will be a blank spot. For example people may see you but then forget about you however the deed still known. (SCP reference)