Quote by Oscar Wilde

Relations are simply a tedious pack of people, who haven't got the remotest knowledge of how to live, nor the smallest instinct about when to die.

Relations are simply a tedious pack of people, who haven't g

Summary

This quote suggests that relationships are merely an exhausting group of individuals who lack understanding of how to truly live and determine the appropriate time to end their existence. It conveys a cynical view of human connections, implying that people are inept at finding fulfillment in life and lack the ability to recognize when it is time to let go.

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By Oscar Wilde

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