Quote by Oscar Wilde

In the wild struggle for existance, we want to have something that endures, and so we fill our minds with rubbish and facts, in the silly hope of keeping our place.

In the wild struggle for existance, we want to have somethin

Summary

This quote suggests that in the harsh and competitive reality of life, humans yearn for something lasting and meaningful. However, instead of seeking true fulfillment, they distract themselves by gathering trivial information and pointless knowledge, mistakenly believing it will secure their position in the world. It criticizes the tendency to accumulate irrelevant facts as a futile attempt to find stability and purpose, highlighting the importance of focusing on what truly matters instead.

By Oscar Wilde

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