Quote by Oscar Wilde

The English are always degrading truths into facts. When a truth becomes a fact it loses all its intellectual value.

The English are always degrading truths into facts. When a t

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This quote suggests that the English have a tendency to diminish the significance of truths by reducing them to mere facts. By doing so, the intellectual and profound essence of these truths is lost. It implies that the English prioritize empirical evidence and concrete data, disregarding the abstract and conceptual aspects that give truths their intellectual value. This quote may serve as a critique of a culture or mindset that prioritizes objectivity at the expense of deeper understanding and insight.

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