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“In fact, I am never wrong.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“In fact, I am never wrong.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: The Importance of Being Earnest (Act I)

A character boasts of infallibility, highlighting vanity and comedic self‑importance

In simple terms: Character boasts of never being wrong, showing vanity

Key Takeaway

Question pride and recognize fallibility

Themes

humor vanity self‑importance

Mood

witty satirical

Type

literary comedic

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • personal ego
  • comedic dialogue

Key Concepts

philosophy social satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you been convinced you were right?
  • How does humor reveal truth?
A Different Perspective

Pride can blind one to truth

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