"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends"
- Oscar Wilde
About this Quote
This quote by Oscar Wilde is a commentary on the character of someone who is not actively done not like by anyone, however is still not well-liked. It suggests that this individual is not necessarily doing anything incorrect, but is still not favored by those around them. This could be due to an absence of charm, or a lack of empathy, or just due to the fact that they are not really intriguing. It could also be due to the fact that they are too self-centered or too opinionated. Whatever the factor, this person is not actively done not like, however is still not favored by their friends. This quote is a reminder that even if someone is not actively disliked, they can still be done not like by those around them.
This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Friendship. The author also have 166 other quotes.
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