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“I got the sneaky feeling that I was present at something at which I would rather not be present. It made me think of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Of Oprah Winfrey.” quote by Herman Koch
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““I got the sneaky feeling that I was present at something at which I would rather not be present. It made me think of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Of Oprah Winfrey.””

Herman Koch

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dinner, 2009

He feels uneasy about being involved in a scandal, likening it to high‑profile political and media figures.

In simple terms: Uncomfortable with being part of a scandal.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and avoid compromising situations.

Themes

ethics discomfort media scrutiny

Mood

introspective critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political scandals
  • media influence
  • personal integrity

Key Concepts

moral dilemma public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your sense of unease?
  • How do you protect personal values?
A Different Perspective

Might overgeneralize unrelated events.

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