Quote by Oscar Wilde, Intentions: The cri
I am but too conscious of the fact that we are born in an age when only the dull are treated seriously, and I live in terror of not being misunderstood. Don't degrade me into the position of giving you useful information. Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. Through the parted curtains of the window I see the moon like a clipped piece of silver. Like gilded bees the stars cluster round her. The sky is a hard hollow sapphire. Let us go out into the night. Thought is wonderful, but adventure is more wonderful still. Who knows but we may meet Prince Florizel of Bohemia, and hear the fair Cuban tell us that she is not what she seems?
Summary
This quote expresses the fear of not being understood and the frustration of living in an age where only the dull are taken seriously. The speaker longs to escape the mundane and seeks adventure and experiences that cannot be taught or captured by mere education. The imagery of the moon, stars, and sapphire sky evokes a sense of wonder and suggests that there is more to life than factual knowledge. The quote ultimately encourages embracing the unknown and finding excitement in exploration rather than relying solely on intellectual pursuits.
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Education
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