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Quotation from Botchan by Natsume Sōseki

“They seem to believe that one must do wrong in order to succeed.”

Natsume Sōseki (spoken by Narrator)

Botchan, Chapter V, trans. Yasotaro Mori (spelled 'Morri' on the title page); revised by J. R. Kennedy

Portrait of Natsume Sōseki

After Red Shirt laughs at his simplicity, Botchan reflects bitterly on how the world treats the honest.

Citation: "They seem to believe that one must do wrong in order to succeed." — Natsume Sōseki, Botchan, Chapter V, trans. Yasotaro Mori (spelled 'Morri' on the title page); revised by J. R. Kennedy. (id botchan-q4)

Portrait: Natsume Soseki photo, Ogawa Kazumasa, Public domain.

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