Hard Quote by Oscar Wilde
“The only thing worse than being misquoted is being sentenced to two years' hard labour for buggery”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895
Being misquoted is less damaging than being unjustly punished for a personal matter.
In simple terms: Wrongful punishment outweighs misquotation.
Key Takeaway
Value truth over reputation.
Themes
justice
humor
absurdity
Mood
wry
critical
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court trials
- media misrepresentation
- historical legal cases
Key Concepts
legal injustice
social satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about society’s priorities?
- When have you witnessed a minor error cause a major injustice?
A Different Perspective
The quote mixes humor with serious critique, which may downplay real suffering.
