Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I have this theory about why men kill each other and break things.... Never mind. It's a dumb theory. I was going to say it was all sexual... but everything is sexual... but alcohol.

I have this theory about why men kill each other and break t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker begins by expressing their theory about why men engage in violent behavior but quickly dismisses it as being dumb. The initial thought behind the theory revolves around the notion of everything being connected to sexual desires, except for alcohol. This remark suggests that the speaker was hesitant to draw a direct correlation between men's violence and their sexuality, implying that there may be more complex factors at play. It reflects a moment of realization or self-doubt, highlighting the complexities and intricacies of human behavior.

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