Quote by Oscar Wilde

The way of paradoxes is the way of truth. To test Reality we must see it on the tight-rope. When the Verities become acrobats we can judge them.

The way of paradoxes is the way of truth. To test Reality we

Summary

This quote suggests that embracing paradoxes is necessary to uncover the truth. The author asserts that in order to evaluate and understand reality, we must examine it in a delicate balance, similar to a tight-rope walker. It implies that only when fundamental truths are able to demonstrate agility and adaptability, like acrobats, can we truly assess their validity and reliability. The quote encourages us to appreciate and explore the complexity and contradictions within reality as a means to discover deeper truths and differentiate them from superficial ideas.

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