only the good die young

English

Proverb

only the good die young

  1. Alternative form of the good die young.

Occasionally, the phrase can be invoked humorously as a form of reassurance or to mock as in, “Thanks for your concern, honey, but I’ll be fine. Remember—only the good die young!”

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