Quote by Oscar Wilde

If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn't. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism.

If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriousl

Summary

This quote suggests that presenting oneself as good is often given more importance and taken seriously by the world, while pretending to be bad is mostly overlooked. It highlights the foolishness of optimism, where people might believe that being positive and virtuous in every situation will lead to noticeable recognition or appreciation. The quote seems to criticize the favored treatment of those who appear good while pointing out the naive nature of having unwavering faith in positivity and the world's response to it.

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