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The good die young, because they see its no use living if you have got to be good
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"The good die young, because they see it's no use living if you have got to be good"

- John Barrymore

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This quote by John Barrymore recommends that those who are excellent and moral often die young because they understand that it is unworthy living if they need to be excellent all the time. This implies that living a moral life is difficult and typically unrewarding. Barrymore is suggesting that those who are good are typically taken advantage of and do not receive the acknowledgment they deserve. He is also suggesting that those who are not good often live longer and are more successful since they are not held back by morality. This quote is a reminder that living an ethical life is not always easy and that it can be difficult to remain true to one's values in a world that frequently rewards those who are not good. It is a tip that it is necessary to stay real to one's worths and to not be swayed by the temptations of the world.

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John Barrymore This quote is written / told by John Barrymore between February 15, 1882 and May 29, 1942. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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