Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be worked out some way. I am a fool.

I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be w

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's unwavering belief in humanity's potential to achieve a harmonious world characterized by peace, abundance, and happiness. Despite acknowledging their own foolishness, the quote suggests that the speaker's hope persists, emphasizing their optimism and a refusal to surrender to cynicism or despair. It conveys a deep-seated desire for a better world, even if the path to achieving it may not be entirely clear or rational.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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