Quote by Oscar Wilde

The ugly and stupid have the best of it in this world. They can sit at their ease and gape at the play. If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat. They live as we all should live-- undisturbed, indifferent, and without disquiet. They never bring ruin upon others, nor ever receive it from alien hands. Your rank and wealth, Henry; my brains, such as they are-- my art, whatever it may be worth; Dorian Gray's good looks-- we shall all suffer for what the gods have given us, suffer terribly.

The ugly and stupid have the best of it in this world. They

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are considered "ugly" and "stupid" have an advantage in life as they are oblivious to the struggles experienced by those who possess qualities such as beauty, intelligence, rank, and wealth. The quote highlights the idea that ignorance can sometimes be blissful, as those who are ignorant of victory are also spared the pain of defeat. The speaker contemplates how those who are seemingly unremarkable live undisturbed lives, devoid of worries, and without causing harm to others or being harmed by external forces. In contrast, individuals like the speaker, Henry, and Dorian Gray, who possess unique attributes and successes, will inevitably face suffering due to their exceptional circumstances.

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By Oscar Wilde

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