"Eliot Rosewater" to a group of volunteer firemen.
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers — joined in the serious business of keeping our food, shelter, clothing and loved ones from combining with oxygen.
— Kurt Vonnegut
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Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Vonnegut" (Quotes, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (1965): Full title: God Bless You, Mr Rosewater, or Pearls Before Swine)
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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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