I am not very likely to persuade other men that I do not regard my present situation as a misfortune, if I cannot even persuade you that I am no worse off now than at any other time in my life. Will you not allow that I have as much of the spirit of prophecy in me as the swans?
Benetan nekez konbentzituko nituzke gainerako gizakiak oraingo halabeharra ez dudala zorigaiztzat jotzen, zuek ere ezin bazaituztet konbentzitu eta beldur bazarete, bestalde, orain aurreko bizitzan baino umore okerragoan ote nagoen.