Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Since Alice had never received any religious instruction, and since she had led a blameless life, she never thought of her awful luck as being anything but accidents in a very busy place. Good for her.

Since Alice had never received any religious instruction, an

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This quote suggests that Alice's lack of religious upbringing and her otherwise virtuous life have shaped her perspective on misfortunes. Despite experiencing unlucky events, she perceives them simply as random occurrences in a chaotic world rather than as a result of divine intervention or personal failure. The quote approves of Alice's positive outlook, highlighting that her ignorance of religious teachings allows her to maintain a fortunate mindset and not be burdened by guilt or self-blame.

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