Quote by Oscar Wilde

In a very ugly and sensible age, the arts borrow, not from life, but from each other.

In a very ugly and sensible age, the arts borrow, not from l

Summary

This quote suggests that in a time characterized by harsh realism and practicality, the arts no longer find inspiration directly from life experiences. Instead, they tend to imitate or draw influence from other artistic creations. It implies a lack of originality and a tendency towards replication and imitation in artistic expression during an era where ugly realities dominate.

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By Oscar Wilde

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