[Eren's strong, sure; something about the way Maruki words it makes him not want to agree. He's plenty weak in plenty of ways, and the world suffered for that as much as it suffered for his strength. Eren doesn't really understand how just talking about things that have happened to him makes him "good" at counseling, but he's not exactly the expert.]

When I joined the Cadet Corps, I couldn't finish a single fight myself.

I wouldn't have wanted to admit it back then, but it's true. It took me years to learn how to hold my own against a comrade my own size, let alone against a fifteen-meter titan.

You won't have years to prepare, but if you can't defend yourself, then you always will be the burden you're afraid you are.

Someone who just sits around, waiting to die...

I have no respect for people like that.