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“Mr. Bibbit, you might warn this Mr. Harding that I'm so crazy I admit to voting for Eisenhower. Bibbit! You tell Mr. McMurphy I'm so crazy I voted for Eisenhower twice! And you tell Mr. Harding right back — he puts both hands on the table and leans down, his voice getting low — that I'm so crazy I plan to vote for Eisenhower again this November.”

Quote by Ken Kesey

Book:One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Work

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The story follows the protagonist's struggle against the oppressive environment of a psychiatric hospital, highlighting the conflict between the individual's will and the institutionalized norms. more

Author

Ken Kesey was an influential American author best known for his anti-establishment novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. His works often delve into social and political issues, and are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights. more

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