Quote by Oscar Wilde

Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others

Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of wickedness or evil is a construct created by morally upright individuals to make sense of the captivating or alluring qualities possessed by others who may not conform to their standards of goodness. It proposes that instead of dismissing or demonizing those who fascinate us but do not align with our moral values, we label them as wicked or immoral. In doing so, we attribute their attraction to some innate and negative characteristic rather than acknowledging the complexity and diversity of human nature.

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