Quote by Oscar Wilde

And if life be, as it surely is, a problem to me, I am no less a problem to life.

And if life be, as it surely is, a problem to me, I am no le

Summary

This quote, by philosopher and mathematician Friedrich Nietzsche, suggests that life can often be perplexing and challenging to navigate. However, it also acknowledges that we, as individuals, pose our own challenges to life itself. It implies that our existence is not passive; instead, we actively contribute to the complexities and dilemmas we encounter. It highlights the reciprocal nature between life and individuals, emphasizing that both are intertwined in a dynamic relationship of mutual questioning and struggle.

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Inspirational Attitude

By Oscar Wilde

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