Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

We went to the New York World's Fair, saw what the past had been like, according to the Ford Motor Car Company and Walt Disney, saw what the future would be like, according to General Motors. And I asked myself about the present: how wide it was, how deep it was, how much was mine to keep.

We went to the New York World's Fair, saw what the past had

Summary

This quote reflects upon a visit to the New York World's Fair where the speaker experienced visions of the past and future through exhibits by different companies. The speaker contemplates the significance of the present moment and its extent, pondering the breadth, depth, and personal ownership of this current time in their life. It prompts introspection regarding the value of the present and our connection to it amidst the grandiose depictions of history and the future.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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