Country Quote by Oscar Wilde
“A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at, for it leaves out the one country at which Humanity is always landing. And when Humanity lands there, it looks out, and, seeing a better country, sets sail. Progress is the realisation of Utopias.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Soul of Man under Socialism, 1891
Utopia is essential; without it, humanity lacks direction and progress, as imagining a perfect society drives improvement.
In simple terms: Imagining perfect societies fuels progress.
Key Takeaway
Dream of better futures.
Themes
philosophy
progress
utopia
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- education reform
- community projects
Key Concepts
idealism
human nature
aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideal guides your actions?
- How can we balance idealism with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Utopias can be unrealistic and divisive.
![“I feel like utopia is neither here nor there. It's in that sort of space where you feel the most present, and that can be on tour [or] at home. It's easier to get to that place on tour because your environment is constantly changing, and from a very primal, evolutionary perspective, you have…” quote by Taraka Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45d/taraka-larson-28711_access_i-feel-like-utopia-is-neither-here-nor-t_709773.jpg)
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
