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Who is more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more t
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"Who is more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more to say?"

- Kurt Vonnegut

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This quote by Kurt Vonnegut is a thought-provoking one that motivates us to think about the plight of authors. On the one hand, a writer who is bound and gagged by police officer is certainly to be pitied, as they are unable to express themselves freely and are being oppressed. On the other hand, an author who is residing in ideal freedom however has nothing more to say is likewise to be pitied, as they are not able to express their ideas and feelings. This quote highlights the importance of flexibility of expression and the power of words. It also functions as a tip that even if we are not facing any external limitations, we need to still aim to use our words to express ourselves and to make a difference on the planet.

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Kurt Vonnegut This quote is written / told by Kurt Vonnegut between November 11, 1922 and April 11, 2007. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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