Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
Progress in thought is the assertion of individualism against authority.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of individual thought and expression in challenging established authority.
Oscar Wilde suggests that true progress in our thinking arises when individuals assert their own ideas and beliefs against the pressure of authority. It highlights the value of individualism, encouraging people to think for themselves and resist conforming to external demands or expectations.
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IndividualismAuthorityProgressThoughtExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a speech on the importance of free thinking in education.
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