A plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive, at least a little bit… Author: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Copy Quote More from Kurt Vonnegut Jr. “If people think nature is their friend then they sure don't need an enemy.” “How- how did I get here?""It would take another Earthling to explain it to you.…” “And I propose to you that if we are to pay our sincere respects to the hundred …” “They didn't think it had anything to do with the war. They were sure Billy was …”