Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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The sick do not ask if the hand that smoothes their pillow is pure, nor the dying care if the lips that touch their brow have known the kiss of sin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Compassion and care are paramount, regardless of a person's moral standing.
This quote by Oscar Wilde highlights the importance of kindness and compassion in times of suffering. It emphasizes that when faced with pain or mortality, individuals are more concerned with the comfort provided to them than the moral purity of those offering help. The essence of human connection transcends judgments about character; in desperate times, what matters most is the presence of care and support.
Themes
CompassionCareSufferingKindnessHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of caring for others in healthcare settings.
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