Quote by Oscar Wilde

Ah! Don't say you agree with me. When people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.

Ah! Don't say you agree with me. When people agree with me I

Summary

This quote expresses a sense of doubt and humility in one's own opinions. The speaker, likely expressing a lack of self-confidence, feels that if others agree with them, it indicates a potential error in their own judgment. It reflects a tendency to second-guess oneself and a preference for constructive criticism or contrasting perspectives as a means to avoid falling into complacency or making hasty assumptions.

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By Oscar Wilde

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