Quote by Kurt Vonnegut: “We could have saved the Earth, but we were too damned cheap.”

This stark and critical statement highlights humanity's failure to address critical environmental issues due to a collective unwillingness to invest resources or change priorities. It points to greed and short-sightedness as major obstacles to progress and a sustainable future.

Published during the early 21st century, the book reflects Vonnegut's late-life observations on American society, politics, and environmental degradation, a period marked by increasing awareness of climate change and resource depletion.

American writer known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His works often blend science fiction, satire, and black comedy, addressing themes of war, technology, and human nature. "Slaughterhouse-Five" is among his most famous.