Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The worst thing that could possibly happen to anybody would be to not be used for anything by anybody. Thank you for using me, even though I didn't want to be used by anybody.

The worst thing that could possibly happen to anybody would

Summary

This quote highlights the fear of being utterly insignificant and overlooked by others. It expresses the belief that the most devastating scenario is to go through life without being of any value or purpose to anyone. The speaker acknowledges the irony in appreciating being used, despite their initial resistance to it, as it gives them a sense of being needed or utilized by others. It captures the inherent human desire for significance and the importance of feeling useful or contributing to the world around us.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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