Quote by Oscar Wilde

Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm.

Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it

Summary

This quote suggests that the House of Commons, a legislative body, has historically been ineffective but is now attempting to be productive. However, in its newfound efforts, it ends up causing a significant amount of damage. The implication is that the previous state of inefficiency was less harmful compared to the current situation. This could reflect a critical perspective on the actions and decisions made by the House of Commons and raises questions about the consequences of their newfound engagement and influence.

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