Story: "The unicorn trap" - p.124, 125
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"All right, all right, all right," she said with a sigh, "let's hear the story of life in a blinding flash."
"The wreckers against the builders!" said Elmer. "There's the whole story of life!"
"And I've got more news for you."
"Yes?" piped Ivy.
"I am not going to help the wreckers," said Elmer. "My son and I are builders."
— Kurt Vonnegut
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets ""All right, all right, all right," she said with a sigh, "let's hear the story of life in a blinding flash."
"The wreckers against the builders!" said Elmer. "There's the whole story of life!"
"And I've got more news for you."
"Yes?" piped Ivy.
"I am not going to help the wreckers," said Elmer. "My son and I are builders."" in the context of "Story: "The unicorn trap" - p.124, 125" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Vonnegut" (Quotes, Armageddon in Retrospect (2008))
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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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