Quote by Oscar Wilde
Misfortunes one can endure -- they come from outside, they are accidents. But to suffer for one's own faults -- Ah! there is the sting of life.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the distinction between misfortunes that are beyond one's control and the suffering that arises from personal mistakes or faults. It suggests that while external misfortunes can be endured as accidents, the real hardship lies in bearing the consequences of one's own actions. The phrase "the sting of life" implies that the agony or regret caused by suffering for one's own faults is an inherent part of the human experience.
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Failure
By Oscar Wilde
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