Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the loss of value placed on seemingly meaningless information in modern society.
Oscar Wilde's quote laments the fact that in today's world, society often prioritizes information that is deemed 'useful' over that which may be considered 'useless' or trivial. He suggests that there is beauty and importance in the frivolous and the whimsical, and that such information enriches our lives. By calling it 'sad,' Wilde highlights how the obsession with practicality can diminish the joy of exploration and creativity.
Themes
InformationUselessSocietyWisdomKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of creativity in education.
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