Quote by Oscar Wilde

To define is to limit.

To define is to limit.

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde suggests that when we try to define something, we automatically place boundaries and restrictions on it. By trying to put something into a clear and rigid category, we inadvertently confine it and may overlook its true nature or potential. Instead of embracing the boundless possibilities of something, defining it limits our perspective and understanding. Wilde's quote invites us to be open-minded and allow things to exist beyond simplistic definitions, encouraging a more expansive exploration of the world.

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By Oscar Wilde

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