Bed Quote by Anonymous
“Reported as Oscar Wilde's last words on his death bed... This wallpaper is killing me. One of us has to go.”
About This Quote
A humorous, absurd statement implying a dire situation needing sacrifice.
In simple terms: A funny line about a deadly wallpaper.
Key Takeaway
Identify the problem and act.
Themes
humor
absurdity
conflict
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
witty
satirical
When to use this quote
- home
- office
- creative space
- stress
- decision making
Key Concepts
satire
drama
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to fix a problem?
- How does humor help cope with danger?
A Different Perspective
May be taken literally, causing panic.
![“Leave a cavity behind the [wall] facings, and on the inside build walls two feet thick, made of red dimension stone or burnt brick or lava in courses, and then bind them to the fronts by means of iron clamps and lead. The beds and builds, all settling equally and bonded at the joints, will not let…” quote by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d76/marcus-vitruvius-pollio-7498_bed_leave-a-cavity-behind-the-wall-facings-a_5922.jpg)
