Quote by Oscar Wilde

In the common world of fact the wicked were not punished, nor the good rewarded. Success was given to the strong, failure thrust upon the weak. That was all.

In the common world of fact the wicked were not punished, no

Summary

This quote speaks to the harsh realities of the world, emphasizing that in the realm of reality, there is no inherent system of justice or fairness. It suggests that the wicked are not always punished, and the good do not always receive their deserved rewards. According to the quote, success is obtained by those who possess strength and power, while the weak are doomed to face failure. In essence, it highlights the absence of moral order or divine justice in the mundane world.

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Ethics

By Oscar Wilde

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