Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Americans... are forever searching for love in forms it never takes, in places it can never be. It must have something to do with the vanished frontier.

Americans... are forever searching for love in forms it neve

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This quote suggests that Americans have a perpetual yearning for love, but often seek it in ways and locations where it cannot be found. The speaker proposes that this longing may be connected to the notion of the "vanished frontier," alluding to the loss of the opportunity for exploration and the pursuit of new possibilities. This longing may drive Americans to search for love in unrealistic and unattainable circumstances or places instead of recognizing it where it truly resides.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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