Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

And evolution or God or whatever arranged things genetically, to keep the little families going, to cheer them up, so that they could all have somebody to tell stories around the campfire at night, and somebody else to paint pictures on the walls of caves, and somebody else who wasn't afraid of anything and so on.

And evolution or God or whatever arranged things genetically

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This quote suggests that the forces of evolution or the divine power of God have genetically arranged things in a way that encourages the formation and continuation of families. This arrangement aims to bring happiness and support by providing individuals with companions to share stories, create art, face fears, and fulfill various essential roles within the group. It emphasizes the importance of human connection and the inherent desire for belonging and community as fundamental aspects of human nature.

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