Inspirational Quotes
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Lord Darlington contrasts an imperfect shared condition with a capacity for aspiration. The image gives hope a place without pretending that circumstances are already ideal.
Key takeaway:
Allow aspiration to coexist with an honest view of present conditions.
Origin of the quote
Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892), Act III, Lord Darlington.
Who actually said this?
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