A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at, for it leaves out the one country at which Humanity is always landing. And when Humanity lands there, it looks out, and, seeing a better country, sets sail. Progress is the realisation of Utopias.

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde emphasizes the importance of envisioning and striving for an ideal society, or Utopia. Wilde argues that any representation of the world that does not acknowledge the existence of Utopia is incomplete and lacking in value. He suggests that humanity is constantly seeking improvements and progress, and when it arrives at the realization of a Utopian vision, it sets its sights on an even better future. The quote suggests that progress is the outcome of the pursuit and realization of Utopias.

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