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Augustus Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Lord AUGUSTUS:(looking around) Time to educate yourself, I suppose. DUMBY: No, time to forget all I have learned. That is much more important.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“Lord AUGUSTUS:(looking around) Time to educate yourself, I suppose. DUMBY: No, time to forget all I have learned. That is much more important.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895

A character suggests learning, while another prefers willful ignorance, highlighting the tension between knowledge and avoidance.

In simple terms: Choosing to learn versus choosing to forget.

Key Takeaway

Consider what you truly value: knowledge or comfort.

Themes

knowledge ignorance choice

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • personal development
  • self‑reflection
  • career decisions

Key Concepts

education willful forgetting personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you avoid learning and why?
  • How does forgetting serve you?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring knowledge can limit growth and lead to missed opportunities.

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