Quote by Oscar Wilde

It is a sad truth, but we have lost the faculty of giving lovely names to things.

It is a sad truth, but we have lost the faculty of giving lo

Summary

This quote suggests that our ability to give beautiful and meaningful names to things has diminished over time. It implies that we have become disconnected from the practice of bestowing poetic and evocative names upon people, places, and objects. It's a reflection on how our language has become more utilitarian and less focused on capturing the essence or charm of the things we encounter. This loss can be perceived as a loss of creativity, imagination, and the appreciation for the beauty that names can bring to our surroundings.

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By Oscar Wilde

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