Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I am eternally grateful for my knack of finding in great books, some of them very funny books, reason enough to feel honored to be alive, no matter what else might be going on.

I am eternally grateful for my knack of finding in great boo

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This quote conveys the speaker's gratitude for their ability to discover joy and meaning in great books, specifically highlighting the humor they find in these works. Despite any other challenges or circumstances they may face, this ability to find delight in literature brings them immense honor and appreciation for life itself.

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