This never failed to amaze European explorers, who expressed incredulity at the generosity of the peoples they encountered. 'When you ask for something they have, they never say no,' Columbus wrote in his log. 'To the contrary, they offer to share with anyone.' #RutgerBregman

This never failed to amaze European explorers, who expressed incredulity at the generosity of the peoples they encountered. 'When you ask for something they have, they never say no,' Columbus wrote in his log. 'To the contrary, they offer to share with anyone.' #RutgerBregman

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