Quotation
Quote by Henry Grunfeld
It was a matter of personal schadenfreude: they were delighted their rival was in trouble.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The speaker describes a personal feeling of pleasure at seeing a rival in trouble. “Schadenfreude” names enjoyment of another person’s misfortune, so their delight was not sympathy or concern but satisfaction directed at the rival’s difficulty.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- The Guardian
- Format
- Article
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
“Mi filosofía se basa en la posesión y el ataque.”
“That’s what art is supposed to do—art makes people feel less alone, in their joy or their struggle or their pain.”
“The appeal of senior football is that we can exchange friendship with various people.”
“If Floyd Mayweather moves to MMA he will not stand any chance.”
“In terms of quality, we are equally competitive.”
Read quote“If cannibalisation is the price we have to pay to expand the market. So be it.”
“We really have to celebrate each other while we have the time.”
“I challenge all my fellow journalists to actually move with their hearts more often.”
“The big difference with this World Cup is the All Blacks aren't the No1 dog in the house at the moment.”
“It's got to be the greatest win that I've had in my life just because it is the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.”
The Kite That Would Not Choose a Side
When a tear ruins the largest kite at the plateau contest, rival students must decide whether to protect their designs—or build something neither school can claim alone.
Read Story