“There is always a high barrier between philosophers and the rest in terms of distinctive thinking styles. What is the standard for the rest can be absurd for a philosopher, and vice versa. That is why it is not so easy to penetrate into the mind of a commoner while engaging in philosophy, which in turn can entail the isolation of philosophers in some social environment. Those who are afraid of such isolation can never be a professional philosopher. To be a philosopher means to follow your way of thought, regardless of reaction of the masses.”