Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Sordid things, for the most part, are what make human beings, my father included, move. That's what it is to be human, I'm afraid.

Sordid things, for the most part, are what make human beings

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This quote indicates that human beings are often driven by crude, degrading, or squalid aspects of life. It suggests that these undesirable elements are fundamental to the human experience and even motivates individuals, including the speaker's own father. The statement implies a harsh reality about human nature, suggesting that we are invariably inclined towards those sordid aspects, conveying a sense of resignation or disappointment.

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