Quote by Oscar Wilde

Life! Life! Don't let us go to life for our fulfillment or our experience. It is a thing narrowed by circumstances, incoherent in its utterance, and without that fine correspondence of form and spirit which is the only thing that can satisfy the artistic

Life! Life! Don't let us go to life for our fulfillment or o

Summary

This quote emphasizes the limitations of seeking fulfillment and experience solely from life itself. It suggests that life is constrained by external circumstances and lacks coherence in its expression. According to the quote, life lacks the intricate harmony between form and spirit that is necessary to satisfy artistic sensibilities. Therefore, it urges individuals to seek fulfillment and inspiration beyond the boundaries of mere existence, implying that true artistic satisfaction lies outside the realm of everyday life.

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