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Beauty Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Nobody is worthy to be loved. The fact that God loves man shows us that in the divine order of ideal things it is written that eternal love is to be given to what is eternally unworthy. Or if that phrase seems to be a bitter one to bear, let us say that everybody is worthy of love, except him who…” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Nobody is worthy to be loved. The fact that God loves man shows us that in the divine order of ideal things it is written that eternal love is to be given to what is eternally unworthy. Or if that phrase seems to be a bitter one to bear, let us say that everybody is worthy of love, except him who thinks he is.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

The passage suggests that while everyone is worthy of love, those who consider themselves unworthy are paradoxically the only ones truly unlovable, highlighting the paradox of self‑esteem and love.

In simple terms: Everyone deserves love except those who think they don’t.

Key Takeaway

Question self‑worth and love.

Themes

self‑esteem love paradox human nature

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • counseling
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes someone feel unworthy of love?
  • How can we change self‑defeating beliefs?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex emotional dynamics and ignore external factors affecting love.

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