Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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Dammit Sir, it's your duty to get married. You can't always be living for pleasure!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of commitment over hedonistic pursuits.
Oscar Wilde's quote highlights a tension between personal enjoyment and societal expectations. It suggests that there are responsibilities and commitments, such as marriage, that one should prioritize over a life of endless pleasure-seeking. Wilde conveys that while living for pleasure has its appeal, fulfilling obligations to others is a vital part of adulthood and relationships.
Themes
CommitmentLoveMarriageResponsibilityPleasure
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding toast reflecting on the importance of marriage.
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