Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Earthlings went on being friendly, when they should have been thinking instead.
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Earthlings went on being friendly, when they should have been thinking instead. This is a classic quote that we can all relate to, but what does it mean? This is a quote that we often use to describe people who do not think about the consequences of their actions. They would rather do things than think about what they are doing and how it will affect the world.
Source: Breakfast Of Champions
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