Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The year was 2081, and everyone was finally equal.

The year was 2081, and everyone was finally equal.

Summary

This quote from Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron" introduces a dystopian society where equality is enforced to the extreme. In this future world, individuals with exceptional abilities are handicapped to ensure equal distribution of talent and abilities. The statement sets the scene and highlights the society's obsession with achieving absolute equality, while also setting up the narrative's exploration of the consequences and limitations of such an extreme approach to leveling the playing field.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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