Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Pretend to be good always and even God will be fooled.

Pretend to be good always and even God will be fooled.

Summary

This quote suggests that one should always make an effort to appear virtuous and ethical, even if they are not genuinely so. It implies that even God, who is typically seen as all-knowing and all-seeing, can be deceived by someone's faÃ§ade of goodness. The statement underscores the idea that outward appearances can be deceptive and highlights the potential manipulation and deceit that one may engage in for personal gain or recognition.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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