Quote by Oscar Wilde

To be good, according to the vulgar standard of goodness, is obviously quite easy. It merely requires a certain amount of sordid terror, a certain lack of imaginative thought, and a certain low passion for middle-class respectability.

To be good, according to the vulgar standard of goodness, is

Summary

This quote suggests that meeting the conventional standards of goodness set by society is not a challenging task. It implies that conforming to these standards only requires a fear of societal judgment, a lack of creative thinking, and a desire for an average, socially acceptable life. In essence, the quote is critiquing the shallow and unremarkable nature of behavior guided solely by the pursuit of meeting societal norms, emphasizing the simplicity of adhering to these standards.

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By Oscar Wilde

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