Quote by Oscar Wilde

I can't help detesting my relations. I suppose it comes from the fact that none of us can stand other people having the same faults as ourselves.

I can't help detesting my relations. I suppose it comes from

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker dislikes their relatives because they share similar flaws. The speaker suggests that their negative sentiments stem from the human tendency to be annoyed when others possess the same faults or shortcomings we have ourselves. In other words, the speaker may find it difficult to tolerate their relatives because they remind them of their own imperfections. This quote highlights how self-awareness of one's faults can sometimes lead to feelings of disdain towards others who exhibit the same problematic traits.

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By Oscar Wilde

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