And since then about twenty years have elapsed.

We proletariats have grown up, but have neither appropriated any wisdom, nor brought light into life.

As before, Russia is still suffering from its chronic disease--a superabundance of rascals; while we, the proletariats, take pleasure in filling their dense throngs.

My teacher, I repeat, is a lackey, a characterless and dumb creature, who must obey the orders of the mayor.

While I am a clown in the employ of society.