Quote by Oscar Wilde

How clever you are, my dear! You never mean a single word you say.

How clever you are, my dear! You never mean a single word yo

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being addressed is highly skilled at speaking in a manipulative or deceitful manner. Despite appearing intelligent and clever, their words cannot be trusted as they always have ulterior motives. Their ability to never genuinely mean what they say implies a lack of sincerity and authenticity in their communication. This observation highlights the person's cunning and knack for using language to manipulate others to their advantage.

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Hypocrisy

By Oscar Wilde

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