I'm not asking much,' he said. 'Only a miracle. Can you do…
““I'm not asking much,' he said. 'Only a miracle. Can you do this?' Wong looked down at the briefing papers in front of him for a moment. Then he looked at Tambi in the eye. 'Miracles we have fifteen per cent extra surcharge. Is it okay?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person asks for a miracle, then adds a surcharge, revealing a mix of desperation and opportunism.
In simple terms: Requests a miracle, then charges extra.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hidden costs in desperate pleas.
Themes
miracle
exploitation
negotiation
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
Miracle:1
Time:0
Surcharge:1
Said Miracle:0
Extra Surcharge:1
Miracle Wong:0
Miracles Cent:0
When to use this quote
- financial deals
- personal requests
Key Concepts
business ethics
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to profit from pleas for help?
- How do we balance hope and exploitation?
A Different Perspective
The surcharge undermines the sincerity of the miracle request.