Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Trout was petrified there on Forty-second Street. It had given him alife not worth living, but I had also given him an iron will to live. Thiswas a common combination on the planet Earth.

Trout was petrified there on Forty-second Street. It had giv

Summary

This quote refers to a character named Trout who is portrayed as feeling paralyzed and immobile on Forty-second Street. Despite feeling like his life is devoid of meaning, the quote suggests that he also possesses a strong determination to keep living. The author highlights that this combination of feeling trapped and yet resilient is quite widespread on Earth, implying that many people may find themselves in situations that seem hopeless but somehow still hold on to the will to survive.

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Life

By Kurt Vonnegut

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