Quote by Oscar Wilde

The play was a great success, but the audience was a disaster.

The play was a great success, but the audience was a disaste

Summary

This quote suggests that while the play itself was highly successful, the audience's behavior or response was not favorable. It implies that despite the positive aspects of the performance, the audience, perhaps due to inappropriate reactions or lack of appreciation, negatively impacted the overall experience.

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By Oscar Wilde

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