I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.

I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom; I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

I am not fond of lengthy descriptions of phony artworks.

I am not afraid... I was born to do this.

I am a humble but very earnest seeker after truth.