Quote by Oscar Wilde

The gods are strange. It is not our vices only they make instruments to scourge us. They bring us to ruin through what in us is good, gentle, humane, loving.

The gods are strange. It is not our vices only they make ins

Summary

This quote suggests that the gods have a peculiar way of punishing humans. It implies that they use our positive qualities such as kindness, compassion, and love to ultimately cause our downfall. It highlights the paradoxical nature of divine intervention, suggesting that even our virtues can be used against us by a higher power. The quote offers a poignant reflection on the inexplicable workings of fate and the complex relationship between humanity and the divine.

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Melancholy

By Oscar Wilde

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