Chapter 10 “An Age of Miracles” (p. 216)
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There was not a country in the world that had not fought a battle in the war of all Earth against the invaders from Mars.
All was forgiven.
All living things were brothers, and all dead things were even more so.
— Kurt Vonnegut
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All was forgiven.
All living things were brothers, and all dead things were even more so." in the context of "Chapter 10 “An Age of Miracles” (p. 216)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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Nominated for the 1960 Hugo Award )
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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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