Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
I am sorry my life is so marred and maimed by extravagance. But I cannot live otherwise. I, at any rate, pay the penalty of suffering.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a struggle between indulgence and suffering, acknowledging the consequences of a lavish lifestyle.
In this quote, Oscar Wilde expresses a deep sense of regret for his extravagant lifestyle, recognizing that it brings suffering and detriment to his existence. He suggests that despite the pain and the 'penalty' of suffering it incurs, he feels unable to live any other way, highlighting the conflict between personal desires and the inevitable consequences of those choices.
Themes
ExtravaganceSufferingLife ChoicesRegretConsequences
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of moderation in life.
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