Quote by Helen Mirren

I don't believe that if you do good, good things will happen. Everything is completely accidental and random. Sometimes bad things happen to very good people and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But at least if you try to do good things, then you're spending your time doing something worthwhile.

I don't believe that if you do good, good things will happen

Summary

This quote expresses a belief that doing good does not guarantee positive outcomes or karma. The speaker argues that life is governed by randomness, illustrated by the fact that both good and bad things can happen to people regardless of their behavior. However, they suggest that engaging in acts of goodness is still valuable as it allows individuals to use their time in a meaningful and worthwhile way, regardless of the unpredictable outcomes they may encounter.

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Time Good People Random Good Things

By Helen Mirren

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