It is only an auctioneer who can equally and impartially admire all schools of art. — Oscar Wilde

It is only an auctioneer who can equally and impartially admire all schools of art.

Author: Oscar Wilde

Insight: An auctioneer profits from everything, so they love everything equally—which sounds wise until you realize having no real taste might be the only way to stay neutral. Wilde's sneakily pointing out that true appreciation requires caring enough to take sides.

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray, chapter 6, 1890

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It is only an auctioneer who can equally and impartially admire all schools of art.

Oscar WildeThe Picture of Dorian Gray, chapter 6, 1890

Insight

An auctioneer profits from everything, so they love everything equally—which sounds wise until you realize having no real taste might be the only way to stay neutral. Wilde's sneakily pointing out that true appreciation requires caring enough to take sides.

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Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet who is known for his wit, flamboyant style, and contribution to literature during the late 19th century. His notable works include "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and the comedic play "The Importance of Being Earnest." Wilde is often remembered for his sharp humor, extravagant lifestyle, and eventual downfall due to a public scandal and imprisonment for his homosexuality.

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