Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The brainless serenity of charwomen and janitors working late at night came over us. In a messy world we were at least making our little corner clean.

The brainless serenity of charwomen and janitors working lat

Summary

This quote suggests that while the world may be chaotic and disordered, there is a sense of calm and peace experienced by the cleaning staff working late at night. Their simple task of cleaning provides them with a sense of purpose and control in a messy world. Despite the challenges and complexities of the larger world, they find solace in the act of tidying up their small corner.

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Humor Funny Peace Serenity

By Kurt Vonnegut

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