Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

She was a fool, and so am I, and so is anyone who thinks he sees what God is Doing, [writes Bokonon].

She was a fool, and so am I, and so is anyone who thinks he

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In this quote, Bokonon, the fictional author in Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Cat's Cradle," claims that anyone who believes they can truly comprehend or understand God's actions is a fool. This suggests that one can never fully grasp the complex and mysterious nature of a higher power. Bokonon suggests that human beings are limited in their understanding and should acknowledge their foolishness when trying to interpret divine intentions. It highlights the existential paradox between the human desire for knowledge and the inherent limitations in comprehending the divine.

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