Quote by Bertolt Brecht

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

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This quote suggests that individuals may strive to be good and virtuous only if society values and expects such behavior. If being good is not appreciated or reinforced, people may be less likely to continue practicing it. It highlights the importance of a collective recognition and reinforcement of virtues in order to sustain individual moral growth and goodness.

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