This is something he heard from people a lot lately - it's almost enough to make him tense up visibly, but only almost. It may be different to hear it from someone who can't know the past, but the words still don't reach through to him entirely.
Of course he learned. That's why he's doing this now. He learned and built it back up - better, safer. There was no risk of a repeat.

"A wise line of thought in another context. But here... I don't see how it applies. I'm sure this is a lot to take in, so I understand you feel overwhelmed. But trust me, by tomorrow this will be the most beautiful place on earth to you."