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Traveling in a truck was like falling down an endless flight of uneven steps in a coffin.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":32},2942091,"As Siri walked along that oh-so-noisy riverbank on his way to work, he saw a pelican gliding above the surface of the water. It was a marvelous bird, proud and resourceful, and he imagined how it would taste with a little chili paste and fresh yams. Hungry people made poor environmentalists.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nColin Cotterill, the author of this quote, was a British-born author of crime fiction novels, best known for his Dr. Siri Paiboun series set in Laos during the Cold War era. This quote likely originates from one of his novels, where he weaves together elements of mystery, culture, and social commentary. During this time, Cotterill was known for his nuanced portrayal of the complexities of human nature and the intersections of politics, culture, and environment.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote seems to be a simple observation about the relationship between hunger and environmentalism. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound paradox: the human need for sustenance can sometimes lead to a disregard for the very environment that provides it. This tension highlights the complex interplay between basic human needs and the consequences of our actions on the world around us.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn modern times, this quote can be applied to our own lives by recognizing that our pursuit of comfort, convenience, and sustainability often exist in tension with one another. To navigate this paradox, we can adopt a mindset of mindful consumption, acknowledging that our daily choices have a ripple effect on the world and striving to find balance between our needs and the well-being of the planet. By doing so, we can work towards creating a more harmonious relationship between our individual aspirations and the greater good.",{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":36,"source":37,"quote_tag":38,"commentary":9},2942088,"If nothing else, my analysis of George W.’s oratory style had taught me that a sincere countenance and a confident stance were sufficient to distract your audience from the fact that you were talking rubbish.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":9},2942084,"He’d come to believe two conflicting ideas with equal conviction: that communism was the only way man could be truly content; and that man, given his selfish ways, could never practice communism with any success. The natural product of these two views was that man could never be content. 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A tree that’s survived all the coups and massacres of history. Go to that tree and dig a hole near its roots and bury your pride there.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},2942075,"There was a Lao proverb that called teachers the engineers of the soul.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":9},2942069,"Chom. 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Isn’t he the one whose limousine we filled up with ducks?” “No. That was the Vice-Minister of Agriculture.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":9},2942060,"Concentrate on the small things and do them well.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":82,"totalPages":15,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":83},1,10]