Quote by James Joyce

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by poste

Summary

This quote, by humorist and satirist Mark Twain, serves to critique the common perception of Christopher Columbus as the discoverer of America. Twain sarcastically points out that Columbus is celebrated primarily for being the "last" to arrive in the New World, subtly highlighting the importance of indigenous peoples who had long inhabited the Americas before Columbus's arrival. The quote aims to challenge the Eurocentric viewpoint often associated with Columbus and shed light on the need to acknowledge the rich history and cultures that were present long before his voyage.

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By James Joyce

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