Contrasting Regions: The U.S. and the Middle East Quotes in Three Cups of Tea

In the U.S., three or seven hours would never be considered "near" for a commute… unless you're in rush hour traffic in Los Angeles.

The people have Korphe may not have running water or PlayStations, but they have something that Mortenson lacks: patience.

People in the remote regions of Pakistan either don't have a word for, or don't understand that there are, large cities in other parts of the world, and that New York isn't a village.