evidence: - Interviewed by Frank Houston, "The Salon Interview: Kurt Vonnegut", Salon (October 8, 1999) [...] (From a speech written by Kurt Vonnegut before his death but delivered posthumously on his behalf by son Mark Vonnegut.) [...] - Opening words to a commencement address supposedly given by Vonnegut at M.I.T., but actually based on Mary Schmich's June 1, 1997 column for the Chicago Tribune - Be soft. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.