[ While he sympathizes, the happening is something that only those around to witness one like it would understand: there's no sense in looking back regretfully over things that have already taken place. Because of that, he only wants to convey that he sees their similarity. His voice dips low, enduring. ]

We can't always be so lucky that our mistakes end up as only lessons.

[ That is, sometimes a much bigger loss has to take place. Then again, he's not the kind to act like it's so blameless—so when he follows up, looking into the fireplace, the experience hardens his tone. ]

That's because the majority of us on the outside never get to see all the mistakes being made by our leaders. I can't say Blanc is so different.