Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your

Summary

This quote highlights the fear of waking up to find one's incompetent or inexperienced peers from high school are now in positions of power and responsibility within the government. It suggests the notion that the lack of qualification or maturity among former classmates may lead to disastrous consequences for the country. It conveys a sense of concern towards the impact of unprepared individuals leading the nation, indicating that this would result in a state of sheer terror.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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