"I ought to rejoice in the fact that our principal rival has died, but I don't"

This quote by Jonathan Dimbleby speaks with the intricacy of human feelings. On the one hand, it is natural to feel a sense of relief and happiness when a competitor has died, especially if that competitor has actually been a source of competitors and strife. On the other hand, it is also natural to feel a sense of unhappiness and remorse at the death of another human being, regardless of the relationship between the two. Dimbleby's quote reflects this duality, as he acknowledges that he ought to be rejoicing in the death of his rival, but he can not bring himself to do so. This quote talks to the complexity of human feelings and the difficulty of fixing up conflicting sensations. It also talks to the value of recognizing the mankind of our rivals, even in the midst of competitors and strife.