Quote by Oscar Wilde

We quaff the cup of life with eager haste without draining it, instead of which it only overflows the brim -- objects press around us, filling the mind with the throng of desires that wait upon them, so that we have no room for the thoughts of death.


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Summary

This quote suggests that we often live our lives in a rush, indulging in various experiences without truly savoring them. Instead of fully immersing ourselves in the present moment, our desires and materialistic pursuits overwhelm our minds, leaving no space for contemplation of our mortality. Consequently, we avoid thinking about death and the transient nature of life. Our constant pursuit of worldly pleasures and distractions causes us to miss out on the deeper meaning and appreciation that can be found in our existence.

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Life
By Oscar Wilde
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