Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

He was a graduate of West Point, a military academy which turned young men into homicidal maniacs for use in war.

He was a graduate of West Point, a military academy which tu

Summary

This quote implies that West Point, a renowned military academy, plays a damaging role in shaping individuals into "homicidal maniacs" for the purpose of warfare. The statement suggests that the institution's curriculum and training methods might instill a violent mindset in its graduates. However, it is important to note that this explanation reflects an individual subjective perspective, which may not necessarily reflect the reality or reputation of West Point or its graduates.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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