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“Scratch an altruist and watch a hypocrite bleed.”
― Where Soldiers Fear to Tread: A Relief Worker's Tale of Survival
― Where Soldiers Fear to Tread: A Relief Worker's Tale of Survival

“You don’t grow up gradually. You grow up in short bursts at pivotal moments, by suddenly realizing how ignorant and immature you are.”
― In Europe's Shadow: Two Cold Wars and a Thirty-Year Journey Through Romania and Beyond
― In Europe's Shadow: Two Cold Wars and a Thirty-Year Journey Through Romania and Beyond
“Looking cool on Facebook isn't worth the cost of looking a cock in real life.”
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“People don't listen to karaoke, they endure it until it is their turn. It is the singularly most self-indulgent form of entertainment available.”
― Hokkaido Highway Blues: Hitchhiking Japan
― Hokkaido Highway Blues: Hitchhiking Japan
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