Quote by Oscar Wilde

Young men want to be faithful, and are not; old men want to be faithless, and cannot.

Young men want to be faithful, and are not; old men want to

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a significant irony in the desires and capabilities of young and old men. Young men are eager to be faithful, meaning they want to uphold loyalty and commitment, but often struggle to stay faithful in their actions. On the other hand, old men, who may have the wisdom and experience to comprehend the consequences of unfaithfulness, may want to let go of their commitments, but find it challenging to change their nature and act faithless. In essence, this quote highlights the difficulty young men face in remaining loyal and the inherent struggle for older men to break free from their faithful tendencies.

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By Oscar Wilde

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