Most educated people would admit that the English language is in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot (a) conscious action do anything about it. ... If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly, and to think clearly is a necessary first step (f) social rebirth: so that the fight aainst bad English is not frivolous and is not the exclusive concern of professional writers.
――明治大学 文学部(2月18日実施)――94年