Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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His morality is all sympathy, just what morality should be
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of sympathy in defining morality.
Oscar Wilde emphasizes that true morality stems from compassion and understanding for others. He suggests that morality is not a rigid set of rules but rather a reflection of one's empathetic connections to others, advocating for a more humane approach to ethical considerations.
Themes
MoralitySympathyCompassionEthics
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethical behavior at a community meeting.
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