Quote by Janine di Giovanni

There is a painful joke that Europeans often tell of their Gallic neighbors: God created France, the most beautiful country in the world with so much good in it, and ended up feeling guilty about it. He had to do something to make it fair. And so, he created the French people.

There is a painful joke that Europeans often tell of their G

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that France's natural beauty and cultural richness are so exceptional that to maintain balance, the French people themselves are seen as a necessary counterbalance. It satirizes the French by implying that they have certain eccentricities or challenging characteristics that counterbalance the overwhelming positives of their country. The quote showcases the idea of appreciating the complexities and contradictions that exist within any nation or society, even when it comes to their people.

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God Good People World Beautiful

By Janine di Giovanni

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