Quote by Oscar Wilde

One knows so well the popular idea of health. The English country gentleman galloping after a fox -- the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.

One knows so well the popular idea of health. The English co

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is criticizing the popular perception of health. They sarcastically describe the image of an English country gentleman hunting a fox, highlighting the irony that someone pursuing an activity which involves harm to animals is often associated with being healthy. The quote implies that society's understanding of health can sometimes be misguided or contradictory.

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