Is that too soon?
Ha ha! Do you know what, Stavrogin?
Though the Russian people use foul language, there's nothing cynical about them so far.

Do you know the serfs had more self-respect than Karmazinov?
Though they were beaten they always preserved their gods, which is more than Karmazinov's done." "Well, Verhovensky, this is the first time I've heard you talk, and I listen with amazement," observed Stavrogin.

"So you are really not a socialist, then, but some sort of...

ambitious politician ?" "A scoundrel, a scoundrel! You are wondering what I am.

I'll tell you what I am directly, that's what I am leading up to.