Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

As in my other works of fiction: All persons living and dead are purely coincidental, and should not be construed. No names have been changed in order to protect the innocent. Angels protect the innocent as a matter of Heavenly routine.

As in my other works of fiction: All persons living and dead

Summary

This quote is a playful and ironic statement about the nature of storytelling. It suggests that any resemblance of characters in the author's works to real individuals, whether alive or deceased, is purely coincidental and should not be interpreted as intentional. Additionally, the mention of not changing names to protect the innocent implies that there is no need for protection because angels, with their routine duty, already safeguard the innocent. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the imaginative and fictional nature of the author's work while highlighting the whimsical nature of creating stories.

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