“Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that phrase. Sick of using it about others. Weak? Do you really think, that it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations that it requires strength, strength and courage, to yield to. To stake all one's life on a single moment, to risk everything on one throw, whether the stake be power or pleasure, I care not-there is no weakness in that. There is a horrible, terrible courage. I had that courage.”
This literary work delves into the complexities of relationships and moral dilemmas within the upper classes of the late 19th century. It explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the public versus private lives of its characters. more
Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more
“I love talking about nothing, father. It is the only thing I know anything about.”
“Indeed, as a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else.”
“Ah! that is the great thing in life, to live the truth.”