Ch. 48
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History is merely a list of surprises. … It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again. Please write that down.
— Kurt Vonnegut
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "History is merely a list of surprises. … It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again. Please write that down." in the context of "Ch. 48" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Vonnegut" (Quotes, Slapstick (1976): Full title: Slapstick, or Lonesome No More)
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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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