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Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Lord Darlington uses paradox to defend playful conversation. The comic line challenges solemnity while also revealing the speaker’s social evasiveness.
Key takeaway:
Allow humour without using it to avoid what deserves care.
Origin of the quote
Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892), Act I, Lord Darlington.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe posted sentence is an abbreviated version of a longer reply. The play includes an additional it at the end.
