Quote by Oscar Wilde
As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them. They have made private terms with the enemy, and sold their birthright for very bad pottage. They must also be extraordinarily stupid.
Summary
This quote suggests that while one may feel sympathetic towards the virtuous poor who have faced hardship, it is impossible to commend them. The idea expressed is that those who accept their circumstances without seeking to change their situation have compromised their potential and settled for mediocrity. The quote also implies that the virtuous poor lack ambition and intelligence for not striving for better lives, thereby implying a sense of disdain towards them.
Topics
Poverty
By Oscar Wilde
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