Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde suggests that many individuals lack authenticity and individuality. It suggests that most people conform to societal expectations, adopting the thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyles of others instead of carving their own paths. Their passions and desires are not genuine but rather influenced by external sources. Wilde's quote prompts reflection on the extent to which individuals retain their true identity in a world that often pressures conformity and mimicry.

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