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Experimenting Quote by Oscar Wilde

“It often happened that when we thought we were experimenting on others we were really experimenting on ourselves.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““It often happened that when we thought we were experimenting on others we were really experimenting on ourselves.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892

We often think we control others, but experiments reveal our own biases and limits.

In simple terms: We think we test others but actually test ourselves.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on how your actions affect you.

Themes

self‑awareness experiment bias

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • leadership
  • personal growth
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

psychology self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might your experiments change your self‑view?
  • What hidden assumptions do you hold?
A Different Perspective

Our perception of control can be misleading.

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