Quote by Andrew Shue

The biggest lesson from Africa was that life's joys come mostly from relationships and friendships, not from material things. I saw time and again how much fun Africans had with their families and friends and on the sports fields they laughed all the time.

The biggest lesson from Africa was that life's joys come mos

Summary

This quote suggests that the most valuable aspects of life can be found in the connections and bonds we form with others, rather than material possessions. The author observed that Africans found immense joy in the company of their loved ones, and on sports fields they found reasons to constantly laugh. The quote implies that the simple pleasures derived from relationships and companionship outweigh the importance of material wealth or possessions.

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By Andrew Shue

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