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3 quotes from Bluebeard

• "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be."
• "The only proof he needed for the existence of God was music."
• "The things that we love and the things that we fear are often one and the same."

Author: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was an acclaimed American novelist, satirist, and graphic artist, recognized as New York State Author for 2001-2003. Born in Indianapolis, the city served as a backdrop for many of his stories. He attended Cornell University, where he contributed to the student newspaper, and later pursued a career in journalism, which influenced his distinctive, straightforward writing style. His experiences as an advance scout during World War II, particularly the harrowing bombing of Dresden while a prisoner of war, profoundly shaped his literary voice. Vonnegut's blend of satire, black comedy, and science fiction is exemplified in iconic works such as *Slaughterhouse-Five*, *Cat's Cradle*, and *Breakfast of Champions*. A vocal humanist and socialist, he was also a lifelong advocate for civil liberties.