History Quotes
Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.
"Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Lord Henry mocks humanity’s solemn view of itself through an invented historical contrast.
Key takeaway:
Use humor to question excessive self-importance.
Origin of the quote
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThis is Lord Henry’s provocative dialogue, not a factual claim about prehistoric people.
