Quote by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dori

The value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it. Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that the worth of an idea is not dependent on the honesty or authenticity of the person presenting it. In fact, it suggests that a person's insincerity may actually result in a purely intellectual idea, devoid of personal biases, wants, or prejudices. The quote implies that ideas should be evaluated based on their intellectual merit rather than the character of the individual expressing them, highlighting the importance of unbiased and objective thinking.

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By Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dori

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