An-ideal-husband Quote by Oscar Wilde
““The drawback of stealing a thing, is that one never knows how wonderful the thing that one steals is.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Stealing deprives the thief of appreciating the true value of the stolen item.
In simple terms: Stealing hides the object's worth.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate before taking.
Themes
ethics
value
perception
Mood
cautionary
introspective
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- acquisition
- ethical decision making
- consumer behavior
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you lose by not knowing an object's value?
- Can ignorance be a justification?
A Different Perspective
Not all theft is motivated by curiosity; some is necessity.
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