Botchan
Is it reckless to maintain a straightforward character in an adult world full of pretense and hypocrisy?
📝ONGO's Reflection
When I first read this novel, I cheered at the simplicity of a hero who throws his blunt truths without weighing the consequences. Soseki's insight lies in concealing a sharp social criticism behind this cheerful farce. Among intellectuals who maneuver cunningly and pocket their gains, the hero's stubborn honesty—refusing to lie even at his own cost—comes across instead as something sublime. Landing a satisfying punch on a world that demands compromise, this work cheerfully awakens the innocence we have lost.
"I'd rather be a fool who speaks the truth than a smart man who tells lies."Natsume Soseki, Botchan
"거짓말을 하면서까지 남에게 칭찬받고 싶지는 않다."
🌱Apply It Today
Rather than maneuvering with complicated calculation, find the courage today to speak and act honestly with a clear conscience, even at a small cost.
