Quote by Oscar Wilde

America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself.

America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been disc

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This quote suggests that America still harbors a sense of resentment towards Europe due to the fact that Europeans discovered America before the United States had even existed. This could imply that America feels a sense of inadequacy or inferiority in comparison to Europe's longer history and cultural heritage. It highlights America's constant need to prove itself, often striving to surpass or stand independent from its European counterparts, as a way of compensating for feeling relatively newer in historical terms.

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