Quote by Oscar Wilde

Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world there are only individuals.

Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world t

Summary

This quote suggests that society is a subjective construct created by individuals in their minds. However, in reality, society does not physically exist as an entity apart from its individual members. It emphasizes the idea that society is ultimately comprised of individuals and their actions, beliefs, and interactions. The quote challenges the notion that society has an existence and influence beyond the collective experiences and contributions of its individual members.

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Society

By Oscar Wilde

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