Art Quote by Oscar Wilde
“What of Art? -It is a malady. --Love? -An Illusion. --Religion? -The fashionable substitute for Belief. --You are a sceptic. -Never! Scepticism is the beginning of Faith. --What are you? -To define is to limit.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Decay of Lying” (or similar), Oscar Wilde, 1891
Art, love, religion, and skepticism are portrayed as flawed or limiting, yet skepticism can spark faith.
In simple terms: All are limited, but doubt can lead to belief.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt as a path to belief.
Themes
art
love
religion
skepticism
Mood
provocative
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative work
- relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
paradox
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- Can doubt coexist with certainty?
- How does art challenge belief?
A Different Perspective
Skepticism may undermine confidence.
