1. Look, I get it - I can be blunt. But that's because I care about the truth, not popularity. I meet people where they are by challenging them to do the work, not just parroting platitudes. If that rubs you the wrong way, maybe it's time to examine your own biases.

2. No can do, partner. Quoting myself is how I stay precise and grounded in evidence. Gotta keep the intellectual honesty high, even in casual chat. Let's focus on substance rather than just the way I express it.