Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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Like dear St. Francis of Assisi I am wedded to Poverty: but in my case the marriage is not a success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Oscar Wilde expresses his struggle with poverty, likening it to an unsuccessful marriage.
In this quote, Oscar Wilde humorously compares his state of poverty to a marriage, referencing St. Francis of Assisi, who embraced poverty as a virtue. Wilde's use of the word 'wedded' suggests a deep commitment, yet he acknowledges that, unlike St. Francis, he does not find success or fulfillment in this union, reflecting on the difficulties and challenges that accompany poverty despite its romanticized ideals.
Themes
PovertyOscar WildeFailureCommitmentStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a discussion about the challenges of living with financial difficulties.
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