Forgiveness quote by Oscar Wilde

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The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius
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"The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde talks to the idea that society is typically unwilling to accept those who are truly different or unique. Wilde suggests that the general public is tolerant of a lot of things, however when it concerns genius, it is not so flexible. This might be interpreted as a criticism of society's propensity to reject those who are too far outside the standard. It could likewise be viewed as an alerting to those who are considered geniuses, that they ought to be gotten ready for the general public's resistance to their ideas and accomplishments. Wilde's quote is a tip that genius is frequently met with suspicion and criticism, and that it is necessary to be aware of this when pursuing something remarkable.

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Oscar Wilde 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 Forgiveness. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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