Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it intensely. All art is quite useless.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is often created for its beauty and emotional impact, rather than for practical use.
Oscar Wilde's quote suggests that the creation of art is justified by the intense admiration and appreciation it can inspire, rather than its utility. He provocatively claims that all art is 'quite useless', highlighting that its value lies in its ability to evoke feelings and provoke thought, rather than serving a functional purpose in society.
Themes
ArtUselessnessAdmirationBeautyCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During an art appreciation class, one might say this quote to emphasize the subjective value of beauty in art.
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