Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The nicest veterans in Schenectady, I thought, the kindest and funniest ones, the ones who hated war the most, were the ones who'd really fought.

The nicest veterans in Schenectady, I thought, the kindest a

Summary

This quote suggests that the individuals who have experienced the horrors of war firsthand are often the individuals who dislike it the most. The author notes that among the veterans in Schenectady, those who had fought in wars were the nicest, kindest, and most humorous. Their firsthand experiences seemed to have cultivated a deep aversion to war and an empathetic understanding of its negative consequences. This observation highlights the irony that those who have seen the brutal realities of war often become its staunchest opponents.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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