Quote by Oscar Wilde

Good taste is the excuse I have given for leading such a bad life.

Good taste is the excuse I have given for leading such a bad

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In this quote, the speaker suggests that they have used "good taste" as an alibi or justification for their own poor choices and decisions in life. It implies that they have pursued an aesthetically pleasing lifestyle, focusing on appearances rather than making wise or morally upright decisions. By attributing their shortcomings to a skewed sense of taste, the quote displays a sense of self-awareness and an acknowledgment of one's own faults, hinting at a personal reflection on the consequences of prioritizing superficiality over living a meaningful and virtuous life.

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