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Quote by J. Maarten Troost

“It is often said that Americans have no sense of history. Ask a college student who Jimmy Carter was and they will likely reply that he was a general in the Civil War, which occurred in 1492, when Americans dumped tea into the Gulf of Tonkin, sparking the First World War, which ended with the invasion of Grenada and the development of the cotton press.”

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J. Maarten Troost

J. Maarten Troost is a writer known for his humorous and satirical style. Born in 1969, he is the author of 'Last Day on the Island' and 'Coffin Beach'. His works often revolve around travel and foreign cultures, delving into themes of humanity and cultural differences. more

“I had grown accustomed to life being interesting and adventure ridden and, rather childishly, I refused to believe that this must necessarily come to an end and that the rest of my life should be a sort of penance for all the reckless, irresponsible, and immensely fun things I’d done before.”

Should Believe Ends Done Fun Interesting Adventure Accustomed Reckless Irresponsible Penance Fun Things

Book:The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific

Source: The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific

“The New York Times credited me with the rediscovery and revival of red velvet cake. I consider this as one of my great life achievements.”

New York Achievement Red Cake Revival New York Times Velvet Rediscovery

Author:Robert Harling

“Oh, honey, God don't care which church you go, long as you show up!”

Long Shows Care Church Don't Care Honey Magnolias

Author:Robert Harling

“Well, you're not [fat]. You have, like, the ideal balance of fat and muscle. ...If I were a cannibal, I'd eat you.”

Ifs Wells Balance Ideals Fats Muscles Cannibal