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Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act
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"Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act"

- Truman Capote

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This quote by Truman Capote is a reflection on the unpredictability of life. It recommends that life is frequently unpredictable and can take unanticipated turns. The metaphor of a play is used to illustrate this idea, with the first two acts representing the beginning and middle of life, and the third act representing completion. The quote implies that life is generally enjoyable and rewarding, but the 3rd act is frequently inadequately composed, suggesting that the end of life can be challenging and unforeseeable. This quote serves as a suggestion that life is unforeseeable which we ought to take advantage of it while we can. It also encourages us to be gotten ready for the unanticipated and to make the most of the time we have.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Truman Capote between September 30, 1924 and August 25, 1984. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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