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“He was a district attorney in Pennsylvania. I was a writer on Cape Cod. We had been privates in the war, infantry scouts. We had never expected to make any money after the war, but we were doing quite well.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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““He was a district attorney in Pennsylvania. I was a writer on Cape Cod. We had been privates in the war, infantry scouts. We had never expected to make any money after the war, but we were doing quite well.””

Kurt Vonnegut

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Former soldiers can find unexpected success in civilian life

In simple terms: War veterans can thrive after service

Key Takeaway

Leverage discipline and camaraderie

Themes

resilience career transition war veterans

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

memoir motivational

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • entrepreneurship
  • education
  • veteran support groups

Key Concepts

Adaptability networking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources helped your transition?
  • How can society better support veterans?
A Different Perspective

Success stories may overlook broader veteran struggles

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