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“If facts weren't funny, or scary, or couldn't make you rich, the heck with them.”

Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Book:Hocus Pocus

Work

This title is commonly associated with magical performances and theatrical tradition. The term Hocus Pocus has long been used in magic shows and theatrical presentations, serving as a familiar exclamation associated with conjuring tricks and magical illusions. The phrase has become deeply embedded in popular culture as a representation of magical art and performance. more

Author

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

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“It's the writer's job to stage confrontations, so the characters will say surprising and revealing things, and educate and entertain us all.”

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“Have not all theists painted their Deity as the god of love and goodness? Yet after thousands of years of such preachments the gods remain deaf to the agony of the human race.”

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Book:Mother Earth, a Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Social Science and Literature

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Book:Living My Life

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