An-ideal-husband Quote by Oscar Wilde
““Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that phrase. Sick of using it about others. Weak? Do you really think, that it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations that it requires strength, strength and courage, to yield to. To stake all one's life on a single moment, to risk everything on one throw, whether the stake be power or pleasure, I care not-there is no weakness in that. There is a horrible, terrible courage. I had that courage.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal Reflection, 1900
Courage, not weakness, is required to confront powerful temptations and risk everything for a decisive moment.
In simple terms: True bravery faces temptation, not weakness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace boldness when confronting major choices.
Themes
courage
temptation
risk
philosophy
Mood
reflective
intense
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Making life‑changing decisions
- overcoming fear
- pursuing ambition
Key Concepts
Existential resolve
human will
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are worth taking despite potential loss?
- How do you distinguish bravery from foolhardiness?
A Different Perspective
Courage can lead to reckless outcomes without careful judgment.
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