Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

He was seemingly born not only with a gift for language, but with a particularly nasty clock which makes him go crazy every three years or so.

He was seemingly born not only with a gift for language, but

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being described has a natural ability or talent for using language effectively. However, they also possess a peculiar attribute, symbolized by a "nasty clock," which drives them to madness at regular intervals, approximately every three years. This implies that while they have a great linguistic prowess, their mental or emotional state can become unstable periodically, potentially affecting their overall well-being or stability.

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Mental Health Giftedness Crazy Human Mental Illness

By Kurt Vonnegut

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