Opening line of novel.
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A sum of money is a leading character in this tale about people, just as a sum of honey might properly be a leading character in a tale about bees.
— Kurt Vonnegut
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Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Vonnegut" (Quotes, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (1965): Full title: God Bless You, Mr Rosewater, or Pearls Before Swine)
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About Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11 November 1922 – 11 April 2007) was an American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction.
About Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11 November 1922 – 11 April 2007) was an American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction.
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