I mind how I said to you once that there is a price for…
““I mind how I said to you once that there is a price for being good the same as for being bad; a cost to pay. And it's the good men that cant deny the bill when it comes around. They cant deny it for the reason that there aint any way to make them pay it, like a honest man that gambles. The bad men can deny it; that's why dont anybody expect them to pay on sight or any other time. But the good cant. Maybe it takes longer to pay for being good than for being bad.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Goodness often incurs delayed, hidden costs, while wrongdoing may escape immediate consequences.
In simple terms: Being good can be costly over time.
Key Takeaway
Accept delayed rewards, stay ethical.
Themes
ethics
justice
consequences
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- legal matters
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs have you faced for doing right?
- Can you balance fairness with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Goodness may be exploited without timely recompense.