The most important thing—more than what other people think, more than anything—is that you should first know for yourself, truly and deeply, where human greatness lies. Then you may feel with all your heart that you wish to become a great man. As you judge good for good, and bad for bad, case by case—and also as you actually do the things you have judged to be good—at all times, let this feeling flow through you. Think of your friend Kitami’s words: “No matter what anyone says . . . !” You must have that kind of willpower in your heart.
