Share & Save
Meaning
This reads as a playful chain of philosophies, then a joke that breaks the seriousness on purpose. It can be taken to mean that grand theories about action and identity often collapse into wordplay, and that wit may be a way of puncturing pretension. The line lands as a literary wink in a discussion of thinkers, slogans, or artistic self-importance.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
American novelist and short story writer of the mid-to-late 20th century He blended dark humor with sharp social commentary, exploring themes of war, human suffering, and the absurdity of existence in works like *Slaughterhouse-Five* and *Cat’s Cradle*. His distinctive, conversational style made complex ideas accessible and memorable.
More from Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (277 quotes) →More quotes by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- “I concluded that the best thing for me and for those around me was to want nothing, to be enthusiastic about…”Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- “I am a Tralfamadorian, seeing all time as you might see a stretch of the Rocky Mountains. All time is all tim…”Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- “He had had no experience in asking for a job with a big organization, and Mr. Dilling was making him aware of…”Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- “You can't help it but you were born without a heart. At least you tried to believe what the people with heart…”Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
More Reflections quotes
- “I mean, what Fiat had it was not very big, it was something like forty or fifty million dollars, but it's eno…”Gianni Agnelli
- “Treasure Coast residents know all too well about the crippling impact on both the quality-of-life and economy…”Brian Mast
- “I believe in the value of test screenings.”David Nutter