Quote by Mark Twain

I wish Europe would let Russia annihilate Turkey a little--not much, but enough to make it difficult to find the place again without a divining-rod or a diving-bell.

I wish Europe would let Russia annihilate Turkey a little--n

Summary

This quote is a provocative statement that expresses a wish for conflict between Russia and Turkey. The use of the word "annihilate" suggests a desire for significant harm to be inflicted upon Turkey by Russia. The mention of Europe potentially allowing this highlights a possible indifference or animosity towards Turkey. The last part, mentioning a "divining-rod" or a "diving-bell," adds a touch of dark humor and exaggeration to the statement, emphasizing the speaker's desire for Turkey to be so altered or damaged that locating it would become challenging.

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