Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
Yes; poor Bunbury is a dreadful invalid. Well, I must say, Algernon, that I think it is high time that Mr. Bunbury made up his mind whether he was going to live or to die. This shillyshallying with the question is absurd.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of decisiveness in life.
In this quote, Oscar Wilde critiques a character's indecision regarding a serious matter, highlighting how wavering on important choices can be seen as foolishness. It suggests that making a definitive choice is essential, rather than lingering in uncertainty, which can lead to an absurd situation.
Themes
DecisivenessIndecisionChoiceAbsurdLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of decision-making.
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