Doe Quote by Oscar Wilde
“He is really not so ugly after all, provided, of course, that one shuts one's eyes, and does not look at him.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
The speaker suggests that physical attractiveness is subjective and can be ignored if one chooses not to see.
In simple terms: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond appearances.
Themes
subjectivity
perception
beauty
Mood
reflective
ironic
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- dating
- first impressions
- media representation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
social bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you judge people beyond looks?
- Can you truly ignore visual cues?
A Different Perspective
Attractiveness can be influenced by bias and context.
