Quote by Oscar Wilde

A man who moralizes is usually a hypocrite, and a woman who moralizes is invariably plain.

A man who moralizes is usually a hypocrite, and a woman who

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who excessively preach or judge others about morality often possess hypocrisy in their own actions. It further stereotypes women who engage in moralizing as plain or unattractive. The statement implies that hypocrisy and unattractiveness are characteristics linked to moralizing behavior, highlighting the author's belief that excessive moral judgment is undesirable and unattractive, particularly when displayed by women.

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