Quote by Oscar Wilde

It was not intended as a compliment. It was a confession. Now that I have made it, something seems to have gone out of me. Perhaps one should never put one's worship into words.

It was not intended as a compliment. It was a confession. No

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker originally had no intention of complimenting or admiring someone, but instead, they unintentionally revealed their true feelings through a confession. After expressing this sentiment, the speaker feels a sense of emptiness or loss within themselves. The quote further proposes that perhaps one should never verbalize their adoration or reverence for someone, as it diminishes the impact or essence of the worship itself.

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By Oscar Wilde

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