Quote by Oscar Wilde

Never speak disrespectfully of Society. Only people who can't get into it do that.

Never speak disrespectfully of Society. Only people who can'

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unwise to speak ill of society, as only those who feel excluded from it would engage in such behavior. The implication is that respectable individuals who are accepted and integrated into society would not partake in disrespectful commentary. The quote highlights the idea that those who critique society from the outside may do so out of frustration or bitterness for not being a part of it. It suggests that one should strive to be a part of society rather than harbor negativity towards it.

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Society

By Oscar Wilde

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