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Sweet Bird of Youth
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"Sweet Bird of Youth" Quotes

A young gigolo seeks fame and fortune in his hometown, but his past catches up with him.

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The city is a jungle, and the only way to survive is to fight back.

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survival

I don't ask for forgiveness, and I don't expect it.

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forgiveness

You can't avoid the truth by leaving it behind.

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truth

Dreams are the only things that last.

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dreams

The past is never dead. It's not even the past.

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past

Sometimes you have to fight for what you deserve.

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justice

You can't erase the mistakes you've made, but you can learn from them.

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mistakes

The price of lying is never worth the temporary relief.

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truthconsequences

Regret is a heavy burden to carry, but it's a reminder to choose wisely next time.

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regretwisdom

Revenge is a bitter pill to swallow, and it never truly satisfies.

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