Feeling guilty Quote by David Rosenfelt
““I’m not even feeling guilty about it; I know Deb and she’s talented and aggressive. She’s in the public defender’s office to help the most vulnerable in our society, which means she must have forgotten to take the Glory of Compensation in law school.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lawyer's Secret, 2019
The speaker dismisses a colleague’s dedication, implying that the legal profession rewards self‑interest over public service.
In simple terms: The law may prioritize personal gain over helping the vulnerable.
Key Takeaway
Question the motivations behind legal careers.
Themes
ethics
law
career
motivation
justice
Mood
cynical
reflective
questioning
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- law school decisions
- public defender recruitment
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
self‑interest
professionalism
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- Do all lawyers prioritize personal gain?
- What drives people to choose public service roles?
A Different Perspective
It generalizes a single case to the whole profession, which may be unfair.
![“[you’ll acquire] A certain amount of cynicism. This business works on you. When you were in law school you had some noble idea what a lawyer should be. A champion of individual rights; a defender of the Constitution; a guardian of the oppressed; an advocate for your client’s principles. Then after…” quote by John Grisham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06d/john-grisham-974_atorney_you-ll-acquire-a-certain-amount-of-cynic_298880.jpg)
