--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that…" description: "\"“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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b7/oscar-wilde-16_an-ideal-husband_weak-oh-i-am-sick-of-hearing-that-phrase_1281475.jpg" --- # Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that phrase. Sick of using… ![“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…” quote by Oscar Wilde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b7/oscar-wilde-16_an-ideal-husband_weak-oh-i-am-sick-of-hearing-that-phrase_1281475.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b7/oscar-wilde-16_an-ideal-husband_weak-oh-i-am-sick-of-hearing-that-phrase_1281475.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b7/oscar-wilde-16_an-ideal-husband_weak-oh-i-am-sick-of-hearing-that-phrase_1281475.jpg) > ““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.”” [Oscar Wilde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/oscar-wilde/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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