Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Artists use frauds to make human beings seem more wonderful than they really are. Dancers show us human beings who move much more gracefully than human beings really move. Films and books and plays show us people talking much more entertainingly than people.

Artists use frauds to make human beings seem more wonderful

Summary

This quote by Kurt Vonnegut suggests that artists often employ deception or exaggeration in their work to present a heightened version of reality. Dancers may portray movements that appear more elegant than those of actual humans, while films, books, and plays depict engaging conversations that surpass the everyday interactions we encounter. Vonnegut implies that by emphasizing the exceptional, artists make humanity seem more fascinating and refined, ultimately tapping into our desire for escapism and admiration of artistic renditions.

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Illusion

By Kurt Vonnegut

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