Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear. Just as vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people. And falsehoods the truths of other people. Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself. To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes individual identity and self-acceptance over societal norms and judgments.
Oscar Wilde's quote suggests that true fashion and personal values stem from within, rather than conforming to societal standards or the opinions of others. He argues that what is considered unfashionable or vulgar is merely a reflection of external judgments, and that the only genuine society is the one we create for ourselves through self-love and acceptance. This self-romance is a crucial foundation for a fulfilling life.
Themes
FashionSelf-LoveIndividualitySocietySelf-Acceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal style at a fashion event.
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