Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

This much I knew and know: I was making myself hideously uncomfortable by not narrowing my attention to details of life which were immediately important, and by refusing to believe what my neighbors believed.

This much I knew and know: I was making myself hideously unc

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they have intentionally made themselves uncomfortable. They have done so by not focusing on the small, crucial aspects of life that demand attention and by not holding the same beliefs as those around them. The quote suggests that the speaker's refusal to conform to societal norms has led to a sense of discomfort, highlighting the tension between personal beliefs and societal expectations.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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