Quote by Oscar Wilde

I'm sure I don't know half the people who come to my house. Indeed, from all I hear, I shouldn't like to.

I'm sure I don't know half the people who come to my house.

Summary

This quote reflects an individual's preference for maintaining a certain level of detachment from unfamiliar people. By acknowledging that they don't know many of the individuals who visit their home, the speaker implies a lack of interest in deepening those acquaintanceships further. Additionally, the quote suggests that the speaker has heard negative things about some of these visitors, leading them to believe they probably wouldn't appreciate getting to know them better. Ultimately, the quote highlights the speaker's desire to maintain a level of privacy and selectivity in their social interactions.

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