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what's the good of

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Americans should never come to Europe,' she said, and tried to laugh and began to cry, 'it means they never can be happy again. What's the good of an American who isn't happy? Happiness was all we had. James Baldwin

Edward raises the pointer and places its tip against Alec's forehead. "What's the use of having a library in there if you won't open the books, boy? What's the good of augmented intelligence if you won't use it?”. Kage Baker

I don't think you know what it's like to have someone head over heels in love with you. What's the good of a man who's upside down? Frederik Pohl

I'd rather see you drink a glass of wine than a glass of milk. So many people drink Coca-Cola and all these soft drinks with sugar. Some of these drinks have 8 or 9 teaspoons of sugar in them What's the good of living if you can't have the things that give a little enjoyment? Jack LaLanne

What's the good of a sun-dial in the shade? German Proverb

What's the good of a fair apple if it has a worm in its heart? American Proverb

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