Alive Quote by John Waters
“So many great people are dead, and so many assholes I know are still alive. Karma's bullshit. I wish it was true, but it ain't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, John Waters, 1995
Life isn’t fair; many good people die early while bad ones thrive, challenging the belief in moral justice.
In simple terms: Life isn’t always fair; good people die, bad people live.
Key Takeaway
Accept life’s randomness.
Themes
cynicism
existentialism
society
Mood
darkly
wry
Type
cynical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- observing injustice
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
karma
justice
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid unfairness?
- Can you act ethically without expecting reward?
A Different Perspective
Believing in karma can lead to fatalism.
![“Maybe I'll just write books. I'd like to make another movie, but I don't want to go back and [do] what they want you to do, to make it for a million dollars. I did that. I don't need a lot, but I need what I used to get, and they don't give you that anymore.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/john-waters-751_book_maybe-i-ll-just-write-books-i-d-like-to_139629.jpg)
