Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The brainless serenity of charwomen and janitors working late at night came over us. In a messy world we were at least making our little corner clean.


The brainless serenity of charwomen and janitors working lat

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This quote suggests that while the world may be chaotic and disordered, there is a sense of calm and peace experienced by the cleaning staff working late at night. Their simple task of cleaning provides them with a sense of purpose and control in a messy world. Despite the challenges and complexities of the larger world, they find solace in the act of tidying up their small corner.

By Kurt Vonnegut
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