Quote by John Osborne

Heaven be thanked, we live in such an age when no man dies for love except upon the stage.

Heaven be thanked, we live in such an age when no man dies f

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This quote suggests that in the present era, love and its intensity are commonly depicted and experienced only within the realm of theater or fiction. It highlights the idea that the intensity of love, which could lead to tragic consequences in the past, has transformed into a theatrical spectacle. The phrase "Heaven be thanked" implies a sense of relief or gratitude that the cost of love, such as heartbreak or death, is no longer borne in real life but rather observed and appreciated as entertainment.

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