Quote by Oscar Wilde

An excellent man; he has no enemies and none of his friends like him.

An excellent man; he has no enemies and none of his friends

Summary

This quote implies that the person being discussed is perceived as an "excellent" individual by general standards, as indicated by the absence of enemies. However, it also suggests that despite being virtuous or admirable, this person lacks close friendships or genuine warmth from others. This can highlight the paradoxical situation where someone may earn respect from afar but fails to develop meaningful connections due to potentially unknown or unfavorable qualities perceived only by close acquaintances.

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