Quote by Oscar Wilde

I knew nothing but shadows and I thought them to be real.

I knew nothing but shadows and I thought them to be real.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person speaking had a limited understanding of the world, only perceiving things partially or in a distorted way. They were unaware of the truth and mistook illusions or superficial appearances for reality. It implies a sense of naivety or ignorance, acknowledging that their awareness was based on false or incomplete information.

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Disillusionment Dark

By Oscar Wilde

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