Excess Quote by Oscar Wilde
“Nothing is good in moderation. You cannot know good in anything until you have torn the heart out of it by excess.”
About This Quote
Source Letter, 1889
Excess reveals true nature; only through extreme experience can one discern genuine value.
In simple terms: Excess reveals true value.
Key Takeaway
Avoid moderation to discover depth.
Themes
philosophy
excess
truth
experience
Mood
witty
provocative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Literary critique
- personal experimentation
- artistic creation
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Dialectical reasoning
aestheticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does excess teach you?
- When is moderation preferable?
A Different Perspective
Excess may lead to harm.
