"Sometimes I really envy you all, being able to talk eloquently about the future of the nation, the future of humanity. People like me—I often only understand bits and pieces and can't quite follow."
"But I also feel that you often think too highly of people. Or perhaps, in education, teachers are too afraid to tell you the truth—that most people are actually quite base. At least, there are far too many such people around me."
"You're always thinking about the future, civilization, how the country can improve. But those people wouldn't be so noble. They only care about whether they can find some thrills or some fun tonight. Even if you sacrificed yourself for the continuation of civilization as a great hero, in their eyes, you're just a big fool."
"They lack empathy because empathy, in the lower rungs of society, is exhausting to have. Every day you witness all kinds of garbage events unfolding, and if you sympathize with each one, you might as well forget about living yourself."
