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Dine Quote by Oscar Wilde

“To begin with, I dined there on Monday, and once a week is quite enough to dine with one's own relations.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“To begin with, I dined there on Monday, and once a week is quite enough to dine with one's own relations.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895

Social gatherings are best kept occasional to maintain their value and avoid overfamiliarity.

In simple terms: Meetings should be limited.

Key Takeaway

Limit frequency of gatherings.

Themes

social etiquette relationships balance

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family dinners
  • business lunches
  • friend meetups

Key Concepts

social dynamics value of scarcity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you feel gatherings become routine?
  • What benefits come from occasional reunions?
A Different Perspective

Too many meetings can dilute meaning.

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