Quote by Oscar Wilde

Faithfulness is to the emotional life what consistency is to the life of the intellect - simply a confession of failures

Faithfulness is to the emotional life what consistency is to

Summary

This quote suggests that faithfulness in one's emotional life is equivalent to consistency in one's intellectual life. Both can be seen as acknowledging one's shortcomings or failures. Just as consistency acknowledges that there are times when one's intellectual efforts may fall short, faithfulness recognizes that one might make mistakes or struggle in their emotional commitments. The quote points out that both consistency and faithfulness involve accepting and admitting personal flaws or limitations. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of acknowledging and learning from these failures in order to grow intellectually and emotionally.

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By Oscar Wilde

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