Quote by Katarina Witt

Sometimes I even now feel like a stranger in my country. But I knew there would be problems because I had seen the world as a skater. And now? A lot of people in eastern Germany have lost jobs, rents went up, food costs went up, unemployment went to 20 percent. Freedom is good, but it is not easy.

Sometimes I even now feel like a stranger in my country. But

Summary

The quote expresses the sentiment of feeling disconnected from one's own country. The speaker, possibly an individual from Eastern Germany, references their perspective as a skater, implying that their exposure to different cultures or experiences made them aware of the potential challenges that may arise from the country's transition. The mention of job loss, rising prices, and high unemployment in the area underscores the hardship experienced by many in Eastern Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall. While acknowledging the value of freedom, the quote emphasizes that its attainment often entails struggles and difficulties.

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