I don't read it as narcissistic either, but I do think it's written in a way that acknowledges and then pushes aside the narcissism present in the world. It se

I don't read it as narcissistic either, but I do think it's written in a way that acknowledges and then pushes aside the narcissism present in the world. It seemed like a downright practical way to cut to his point without being misunderstood.