Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

People talk a lot about all the homosexuals there are to see in Greenwich Village, but it was all the neuters that caught my eye that day. These were my people -- as used as I was to wanting love from nowhere, as certain as I was that almost anything desirable was likely to be booby-trapped.

People talk a lot about all the homosexuals there are to see

Summary

In this quote, the author is reflecting on their experience in Greenwich Village, known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community. The author takes notice of the neuters, referring to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender roles or express non-binary identities. The author feels a sense of connection with these people, as they too have felt marginalized or excluded from conventional expectations of love and desire. Despite being accustomed to disappointment and wary of potential pitfalls, the author sees a familiar sense of longing and vulnerability in these individuals, aligning them as "their people."

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Alone Love Asexuality

By Kurt Vonnegut

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