Quote by Oscar Wilde

[J]ene Entsagungen, die die Menschen alberner Weise Tugenden nennen [...]

[J]ene Entsagungen, die die Menschen alberner Weise Tugenden

Summary

This quote, translated as "[T]hose renunciations that people foolishly call virtues," suggests that the speaker views certain decisions or actions perceived as virtuous by society as unnecessary or even pointless. It implies a criticism towards the conventional understanding of what constitutes virtue and questions the true value or purpose of renouncing certain things. The quote may be advocating for a reconsideration of traditional notions of virtue, suggesting that personal judgment and critical thinking should prevail over blind adherence to established norms.

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Virtue

By Oscar Wilde

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