Quote by Oscar Wilde

The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing

The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything,

Summary

This quote suggests that the public often has a voracious appetite for information and knowledge. However, it implies that people tend to focus their curiosity on trivial or sensationalized matters, rather than on truly valuable or important subjects. The quote may be expressing a critique of society's tendency to prioritize entertainment and superficial information over deeper, meaningful knowledge.

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People Curiosity Worthiness Uselessness

By Oscar Wilde

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