Quote by Oscar Wilde
If there is anything more annoying in the world than having people talk about you, it is certainly having no one talk about you.
Summary
This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of human attention and validation. While it can be frustrating to have others discuss and critique us, it can also be disheartening when we are completely ignored. It suggests that, as social beings, we have an innate desire to be seen, heard, acknowledged, and engaged with by others. The quote emphasizes the importance of having some form of attention, even if it comes with the annoyance of gossip or criticism, as the absence of any mention can be distressing and make one feel invisible.
Topics
Gossip
By Oscar Wilde
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