"Harold Ryan"
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The new heroism — put a village idiot into a pressure cooker, seal it up tight, and shoot him at the moon.
— Kurt Vonnegut
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The new heroism — put a village idiot into a pressure cooker, seal it up tight, and shoot him at the moon." in the context of ""Harold Ryan"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Vonnegut" (Quotes, Happy Birthday, Wanda June (1970): A play, performed in New York City from October 7, 1970 - March 14, 1971)
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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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