“ The way a man lives can destroy or increase the stature of his job—can increase or decrease the stability and prestige of the entire system. ”
Kurt Vonnegut, Player Piano (1952). copy citation
| Author | Kurt Vonnegut |
|---|---|
| Source | Player Piano |
| Topic | stability job |
| Date | 1952 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://libcom.org/library/player-piano-kurt-vonnegut |
Context
““Yes,” said Doctor Pond, “like a ship without a rudder. For example, while the Manual doesn’t tell me to do it, I make very sure that every man gets a house suited to his station on the ladder of life. The way a man lives can destroy or increase the stature of his job—can increase or decrease the stability and prestige of the entire system.”
“You say I can get this whole farm for eight?”
“Please, Doctor—you put me in an uncomfortable position. I was excited when you first called, because this place has been such a headache for so long.”
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