Quote by Oscar Wilde

Society, civilized society at least, is never very ready to believe anything to the detriment of those who are both rich and fascinating. It feels instinctively that manners are of more importance than morals, and, in its opinion, the highest respectability is of much less value than the possession of a good chef.

Society, civilized society at least, is never very ready to

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This quote suggests that civilized society tends to be biased towards individuals who are wealthy and captivating. Society values mannerisms more than morality and believes that having good social standing is more important than having a strong sense of right and wrong. The quote also implies that possessing a skilled chef, symbolizing material wealth and status, is often deemed more respectable than having good moral character. Overall, the quote highlights society's inclination to prioritize superficial qualities over genuine virtues.

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