No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand. Bertolt Brecht, poet
What does this quote by Bertolt Brecht mean?
In other words, if society does not value or reward good behavior, people will not see the point in being good. Therefore, the quote suggests that the demand for goodness is essential to maintain a virtuous society.
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