Quote by Oscar Wilde

All art is quite useless.

All art is quite useless.

Summary

This quote, by renowned writer Oscar Wilde, suggests that art possesses no practical purpose or utility, contrasting the prevailing notion that it should serve a clearly defined function. Instead, Wilde asserts that art's value lies not in its ability to fulfill practical needs but in its aesthetic and emotional significance. By proclaiming that art is "quite useless," he challenges the utilitarian perspective on creativity and urges society to embrace the inherent beauty and enjoyment that art brings to our lives.

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Art

By Oscar Wilde

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