Quote by Oscar Wilde

Well, 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.

Well, the way of paradoxes is the way of truth. To test real

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of approaching reality through paradoxes and opposing viewpoints. It suggests that a true understanding of truth can be reached by challenging conventional wisdom and examining different perspectives. By pushing conventional beliefs to their limits and observing how they hold up in unconventional circumstances, one can evaluate their validity. The quote implies that only by critically assessing these "verities" through the lens of paradox can we truly determine their worth.

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Reality Truth Paradoxes

By Oscar Wilde

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