London is too full of fogs and serious people. Whether the fogs produce the serious people, or whether the serious people produce the fogs, I don't know.
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Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is inherently risky, and embracing this danger is what makes life valuable.
Oscar Wilde's quote suggests that danger and risk are intrinsic to the human experience. He asserts that without the elements of danger and challenge, life would lack excitement and significance. The notion implies that facing fears and uncertainties is what gives life its depth and worth, encouraging individuals to embrace all aspects of life, even the perilous ones.
Themes
DangerLifeRiskWorthLiving
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech about taking risks in business.
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