John BigginsI have lived now for over a century, yet I can still say with complete confidence that no one can claim to have plumbed the depths of human misery who has not shared the fore-ends of a submarine with a camel.
About This Quote
In a way, this quote is a mock of the famous quote from the movie – The Sting – –but it is also a powerful statement on the power of camels. It refers to the depths of misery that people have been forced to endure as slaves, as well as the hardships of life as a sailor at sea. In both cases, these were menial jobs that most people would not want to risk their lives for. Yet those who had to endure these conditions did so without complaint because they knew they were fighting for their freedom.
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