Quote by Oscar Wilde

Yet each man kills the thing he loves from all let this be heard some does it with a bitter look some with a flattering word the coward does it with a kiss the brave man with the sword.

Yet each man kills the thing he loves from all let this be h

Summary

This quote, taken from Oscar Wilde's poem "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," explores the paradoxical nature of human love and its destructive potential. It suggests that love can drive individuals to commit acts of harm or even take lives. It highlights the different ways in which people can betray and destroy the ones they claim to love, be it through bitterness, flattery, deceit, or even violence. Ultimately, the quote captures the complex and often tragic aspects of love and how it can lead to both passive and active forms of destruction.

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