Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Bergeron's epitaph for the planet, I remember, which he said should be carved in big letters in a wall of the Grand Canyon for the flying-saucer people to find, was this: WE COULD HAVE SAVED IT BUT WE WERE TOO DOGGONE CHEAP Only he didn't say 'doggone.'

Bergeron's epitaph for the planet, I remember, which he said

Summary

This quote by Bergeron expresses regret for the destruction of the planet due to humanity's negligence and greed. He suggests that the epitaph should highlight how the planet could have been saved if people hadn't been so cheap and unwilling to invest in its preservation. The phrase "we were too doggone cheap" emphasizes a sense of frustration and disbelief at the shortsightedness of humanity's actions. Overall, the quote serves as a critical commentary on the disregard for the environment in favor of economic interests.

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