Quote by Oscar Wilde

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. books are well written or badly written. That is all.

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. books

Summary

This quote suggests that morality cannot be attributed to books as they are inanimate objects. It implies that the quality of a book lies solely on its literary merit, whether it is well or poorly written. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the importance of evaluating books based on their artistic and technical aspects rather than judging them based on subjective moral standards.

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