Quote by Oscar Wilde

Scandal: gossip made tedious by morality.

Scandal: gossip made tedious by morality.

Summary

This quote suggests that scandalous events or gossip lose their appeal when morality is brought into the equation. It implies that the element of immorality or taboo is what initially makes scandals intriguing or exciting to people. However, when society starts focusing on the ethical implications and consequences of such scandals, they become less interesting or tiresome. Therefore, the quote indicates that scandals lose their charm and become tedious when people begin to consider the moral aspects involved in the gossip or scandalous events.

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By Oscar Wilde

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