“As for children's working off aggressions, I'm against it. They are going to need all the aggressions they can contain for ultimate release in the adult world. Name one great man in history who did not go boiling and bubbling through childhood with a lashed-down safety valve.”
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Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer known for his unique humor and profound satire. His works often explore themes of war, humanity, society, and politics. His most famous works include 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Cat's Cradle'. His writing style has been widely appreciated by readers and has had a profound impact on literature. more
“It was not often that Flay approved of happiness in others.”
“All fathers are liars . . . If you want to be a father, you have to be prepared to become a liar.”
“Often, under the layers of our maturity is a child’s insecurity screaming for love and attention.”