Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
Yes, very sensible... People die of common sense, Dorian, one lost moment at a time. Life is a moment. There is no hereafter. So make it burn always with the hardest flame.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is fleeting, and one should live it passionately and with intensity.
Oscar Wilde emphasizes the importance of living life fully and passionately, as it is composed of fleeting moments that should not be wasted. The quote suggests that relying solely on common sense can lead to a mundane existence, urging individuals to embrace life's intensity and make every moment count.
Themes
LifePassionMomentsIntensityCommon Sense
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing life's opportunities.
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