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You get quick money, its beautiful, theres sunshine, but at the end of the day, you find out its all a masquerade, baby.
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"You get quick money, it's beautiful, there's sunshine, but at the end of the day, you find out it's all a masquerade, baby. It's not what it seems"

- Wyclef Jean

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In this quote, Wyclef Jean is cautioning versus the appeal of fast money and the short-term joy it might bring. He compares it to a gorgeous day with sunlight, but ultimately exposes that it is all a facade, a masquerade. This suggests that the easy cash might seem enticing and appealing, but in reality, it is not what it appears to be. It might bring short-term joy and fulfillment, but in the end, it will expose itself to be an incorrect and misleading impression. Jean is warning versus being enticed in by the superficial and short-lived satisfaction of quick cash, and instead motivates seeking true and lasting satisfaction.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wyclef Jean somewhere between October 17, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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