Kurt Vonnegut, As quoted in The Observer [London] (27 December 1987).
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I was taught that the human brain was the crowning glory of evolution so far, but I think it’s a very poor scheme for survival.
— Kurt Vonnegut on Brain
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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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