Quote by Oscar Wilde

The brotherhood of man is not a mere poet's dream: it is a most depressing and humiliating reality.

The brotherhood of man is not a mere poet's dream: it is a m

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of the brotherhood of man, the belief in humanity's common bond and shared destiny, is not a desirable fantasy but rather a distressing and degrading truth. It implies that despite the idealism and hope associated with this concept, the reality of human behavior and interactions often subvert or contradict the notion of brotherhood, providing evidence that it is a disappointing and humbling aspect of human existence.

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