Trapped in the Amber
Billy Pilgrim: Why me?
Tralfamadorians: That is a very Earthling question to ask, Mr. Pilgrim. Why you? Why us for that matter? Why anything? Because this moment simply is. Have you ever seen bugs trapped in amber?
Billy Pilgrim: Yes.
Tralfamadorians: Well, here we are, Mr. Pilgrim, trapped in the amber of this moment. There is no why.
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Context: Billy questions the aliens who have just taken him aboard their flying saucer.
Not in a duel yet
Source: Chapter 4