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The Dinner
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"The Dinner" Quotes

Two couples meet for dinner at a fancy restaurant, where they must confront uncomfortable truths about their teenage sons.

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I don't have to tell you that the real world doesn't always get the message.

Herman Koch

realitycommunication

But I do have the feeling, from time to time, that things shouldn't be as bad as they are.

Herman Koch

optimismhope

What the hell kind of thing is that to say about your own son? It's your own son!

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familyrelationships

That's what I call getting your priorities straight.

Herman Koch

prioritiesvalues

There's a lot to be said for the fact that you can't choose your own family.

Herman Koch

familyacceptance

I don't have to be the perfect father. I just have to be good enough.

Herman Koch

parentingself-acceptance

The real question is, who isn't capable of murder?

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human natureviolence

What would you do if you knew your child was a murderer?

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parentingmoral dilemma

The truth can be more painful than a lie.

Herman Koch

truthpain

Some things you had to find out for yourself, and they had to be paid for.

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life lessonsexperience