Compassion Quote by Oscar Wilde
“A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure. I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Self‑mastery lets one control emotions, turning sorrow into pleasure and using feelings constructively.
In simple terms: Control emotions to turn sorrow into pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Master your feelings to shape your life.
Themes
self‑control
emotion
philosophy
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- stress management
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
willpower
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice emotional regulation daily?
- What pleasures arise from mastering yourself?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can be unpredictable and may resist domination.
![“Soyons fermes, purs et fidèles ; au bout de nos peines, il y a la plus grande gloire du monde, celle des hommes qui n'ont pas cédé. [Let us be firm, pure and faithful; at the end of our sorrow, there is the greatest glory of the world, that of the men who did not give in.]” quote by Charles de Gaulle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb2/charles-de-gaulle-2714_ends_soyons-fermes-purs-et-fid-les-au-bout-de_1507032.jpg)
