Bokonon Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

““Live by the foma(Harmless untruths) that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.””

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If I am ever put to death on the hook, expect a very human performance.

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She was a fool, and so am I, and so is anyone who thinks he sees what God is Doing, [writes Bokonon].

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