Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
For the canons of good society are, or should be, the same as the canons of art. Form is absolutely essential to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art and society should uphold the same standards of beauty and structure, emphasizing the importance of form.
Oscar Wilde suggests that the principles guiding good society should mirror those that govern art, underscoring the significance of form in both realms. This viewpoint posits that just as art requires a strong form to convey meaning and beauty, society too must adhere to these standards to cultivate an environment of aesthetic and moral value.
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ArtSocietyFormBeautyStandards
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Example use cases
In a speech on creativity and society, one might quote Wilde to highlight the interrelation of aesthetics and social values.
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