I understand that the wise will laugh me off as a fool; in fact, I am second to none in looking down upon myself. Sneering at my foolishness, I cannot help pitying my fanciful idea. Or I cannot but sympathize with the common weaknesses of all human beings.
(First published on July 27th, 1919)
翻訳の原作：芥川龍之介「後世」（「東京日日新聞」1919（大正8）年7月27日）