Quote by Oscar Wilde
And what sort of lives do these people, who pose as being moral, lead themselves? My dear fellow, you forget that we are in the native land of the hypocrite.
Summary
This quote suggests that there are individuals who pretend to be moral and virtuous, but the speaker questions the authenticity of their claimed values. The quote highlights the prevalence of hypocrisy within society, emphasizing that the people living in this native land (presumably a place characterized by false appearances) are often hypocrites themselves. It implies that these individuals may criticize others' moral conduct while overlooking or actively engaging in immoral behavior in their own lives.
By Oscar Wilde
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