Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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It is he who has broken the bond of marriage - not I. I only break its bondage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Oscar Wilde distinguishes between breaking a marriage as an institution and liberating oneself from its constraints.
In this quote, Oscar Wilde expresses the idea that ending a marriage should not solely be viewed as a negative act, but rather as a necessary step towards liberation from any oppressive or unfulfilling aspects of the relationship. He implies that the true bondage lies in the limitations imposed by an unhappy marriage, and he redefines the act of separation as a courageous move towards personal freedom and authenticity.
Themes
MarriageLiberationBondageFreedomRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about marriage counseling and the importance of personal growth.
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