Quote by Oscar Wilde

The play was a great success, but the audience was a total failure

The play was a great success, but the audience was a total f

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the play being highly successful, the audience's response and engagement fell short. It could imply that the audience did not appreciate or understand the essence of the play or failed to actively participate, possibly dampening the overall experience. It highlights the importance of an engaged and receptive audience in fully enjoying and appreciating a performance.

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By Oscar Wilde

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