Kurt Vonnegut. A farce, or an End to loneliness (№ 458078)

- I’ll tell you what, if suddenly no one warned you, this is the United States of America, here no one has the opportunity or right to rely on anyone or anything, here everyone makes their own way with their own strength. “I came here to test you,” she said, “But before I begin, I want to teach you one main rule, and you will thank me for that.” This is what the rule sounded like: “If you get into a boat, row it yourself!”