Quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter

My sisters and I were fortunate to travel through Asia and Europe at very young ages. We confronted extraordinary beauty in Athens and unspeakable poverty in India.

My sisters and I were fortunate to travel through Asia and E

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting experiences the speaker and their sisters encountered while traveling in Asia and Europe. It suggests that they were exposed to both sides of the spectrum - witnessing incredible beauty in Athens and appalling poverty in India. The quote implies that these experiences had a profound impact on them, showcasing the stark disparities that exist in different parts of the world and leaving a lasting impression on their perception of the world.

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Beauty

By Mary Chapin Carpenter

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