Quote by Robert Crumb

Most of my adult life I had this towering contempt for America.

Most of my adult life I had this towering contempt for Ameri

Summary

The quote reflects the speaker's sentiment of having a deep-seated disdain or contempt towards the United States for a significant portion of their adult life. It suggests that the speaker may have held negative views or criticisms about the country, its values, or its actions. The intensity of their contempt is emphasized by the use of the term "towering," implying a powerful and towering disdain that loomed over their perception of America. It indicates a significant shift in attitude or perspective towards the country, emphasizing that their contempt was a prominent feature of their worldview.

By Robert Crumb

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