If that is your view then we are hardly in contradiction, except in our reading of the original remark. The exemplary individual I described earlier would undo

If that is your view then we are hardly in contradiction, except in our reading of the original remark. The exemplary individual I described earlier would undoubtedly also look backwards, at what mistakes were made, but also forward, to what improvements can be found. quo me cumque rapit tempestas. Again, this is not a depressing sentiment.