Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

All persons, living and dead, are purely coincidental.

All persons, living and dead, are purely coincidental.

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of every individual, whether they are alive or deceased, is merely a result of chance or accident. It highlights the idea that there is no predetermined reason or purpose behind the existence of any person. It implies that human life does not possess inherent meaning or significance but rather emerges as a product of random circumstances. The quote could be interpreted as a reminder of the unpredictable and arbitrary nature of existence, maintaining that our presence in the world is coincidental and devoid of predetermined plans or intentions.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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