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“I admit that i think it is better to be beautiful then to be good. But on the other hand no one is more ready to admit then i, it is better to be good then ugly.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““I admit that i think it is better to be beautiful then to be good. But on the other hand no one is more ready to admit then i, it is better to be good then ugly.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Beauty is often valued over goodness, yet the speaker acknowledges the tension between aesthetic appeal and moral virtue.

In simple terms: Beauty is prized over goodness, creating tension.

Key Takeaway

Balance inner virtue with outer appearance.

Themes

beauty morality appearance self‑image conflict

Mood

conflicted reflective witty

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • fashion choices
  • personal branding
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

aesthetics ethics literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What matters more to you, beauty or goodness?
  • How can you align both?
A Different Perspective

Society may reward superficiality.

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