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“The things one feels absolutely certain about are never true. That is the fatality of faith, and the lesson of romance.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“The things one feels absolutely certain about are never true. That is the fatality of faith, and the lesson of romance.”

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.

Absolute certainty is often a delusion; faith and romance both suffer from this illusion.

In simple terms: Certainty can be false.

Key Takeaway

Question your convictions.

Themes

faith romance certainty

Mood

wry reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Personal relationships
  • spiritual belief
  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

Existentialism Psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs do you hold without proof?
  • How does doubt affect love?
A Different Perspective

Some certainty can provide comfort.

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