Quote by Oscar Wilde

Every great man nowadays has his disciples, and it is usually Judas who writes the biography.

Every great man nowadays has his disciples, and it is usuall

Summary

This quote suggests that in contemporary times, influential or significant individuals often have followers or disciples who idolize and support them. However, the biography about them is typically written by someone who is critical or untrustworthy, symbolized by the reference to Judas. It implies that biographers may have their own intentions or biases when portraying famous figures, potentially distorting the true story or character of these great men.

By Oscar Wilde

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