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Absurd Quote by Oscar Wilde

“You can't possibly ask me to go without having some dinner. It's absurd. I never go without my dinner. No one ever does, except vegetarians and people like that.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“You can't possibly ask me to go without having some dinner. It's absurd. I never go without my dinner. No one ever does, except vegetarians and people like that.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

The speaker humorously insists on dinner as a non‑negotiable, highlighting absurdity of rigid habits.

In simple terms: Refusing to skip dinner, even absurdly.

Key Takeaway

Question your rigid habits.

Themes

habit absurdity social norms

Mood

witty critical

Type

satirical humorous

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • social gatherings
  • travel
  • work routines

Key Concepts

philosophy humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you cling to this habit?
  • What would happen if you broke it?
A Different Perspective

Rigid rules may ignore legitimate exceptions.

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