How’s the patient?” asked Derby. “Dead to the world.” “But not actuall…

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How’s the patient?” asked Derby. “Dead to the world.” “But not actually dead.” “No.” “How nice - to feel nothing, and still get full credit for being alive. ✨ KURT VONNEGUT, JR (1969). SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
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How’s the patient?” asked Derby. “Dead to the world.” “But not actually dead.” “No.” “How nice - to feel nothing, and still get full credit for being alive. ✨ KURT VONNEGUT, JR (1969). SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE

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