Allie

“The controls were anything but a hunch-player’s delight in a Universe composed of one-trillionth part matter to one decillion parts black velvet futility.”
― Kurt Vonnegut Jr., The Sirens of Titan

“I knew that my warmth and lovely shape were the result of thoughtful and gentle work. Oh please feel it: I am the croissant that felt its own heat and curves and wished to become a woman, and I am that woman from the wish.”
― Jenny Slate, Little Weirds

“As far as I’m concerned," said Constant, "the Universe is a junk yard, with everything in it overpriced. I am through poking around in the junk heaps, looking for bargains. Every so-called bargain," said Constant, "has been connected by fine wires to a dynamite bouquet." He spat again. "I resign," said Constant.”
― Kurt Vonnegut Jr., The Sirens of Titan

“I found me a place where I can do good without doing any harm, and I can see I’m doing good, and them I’m doing good for know I’m doing it, and they love me, Unk, as best they can. I found me a home. "And when I die down here some day," said Boaz, "I’m going to be able to say to myself, ’Boaz—you made millions of lives worth living. Ain’t nobody ever spread more joy. You ain’t got an enemy in the Universe.’ " Boaz became for himself the affectionate Mama and Papa he’d never had. " ’You go to sleep now,’ " he said to himself, imagining himself on a stone deathbed in the caves. " ’You’re a good boy, Boaz,’ " he said. " ’Good night.”
― Kurt Vonnegut Jr., The Sirens of Titan