Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth in religion is often just the opinion that has endured through time.
In this quote, Oscar Wilde suggests that what we consider to be 'truth' in religion is merely a consensus or opinion that has persisted over time, rather than an absolute reality. This highlights the subjective nature of belief and the tendency for certain ideas to be accepted as truths simply because they have been around for so long.
Themes
TruthReligionOpinionBeliefPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a debate about the nature of religious belief.
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