Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
People took such awful chances with chemicals and their bodies because they wanted the quality of their lives to improve. They lived in ugly places where there were only ugly things to do. They didn't own doodley-squat, so they couldn't improve their surroundings. so they did their best to make their insides beautiful instead.
Summary
This quote highlights the desperate situation of individuals living in impoverished or unpleasant environments. Unable to change their external circumstances, they turned to chemicals and substances to enhance their internal well-being. By doing so, they sought to find some sense of beauty and improvement in their otherwise dismal lives. The quote exemplifies how people prioritize their emotional and psychological needs when they lack the means to improve their physical surroundings.