Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Charm was a scheme for making strangers like and trust a person immediately, no matter what the charmer had in mind.

Charm was a scheme for making strangers like and trust a per

Summary

This quote suggests that charm is a strategic approach used by individuals to instantly gain the liking and trust of strangers, regardless of their underlying intentions. It implies that charm can be a manipulative tool employed by someone trying to win people over for personal gain or hidden agendas. In essence, the quote reveals the idea that charm can be used to create a positive perception of oneself, regardless of the true motives concealed behind the charming facade.

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