Who, being loved, is poor? — Oscar Wilde

Who, being loved, is poor?

Author: Oscar Wilde

Insight: Being broke feels temporary when someone's got your back—but losing their support hits harder than any empty bank account. Wilde's point isn't romantic idealism; it's that emotional security creates a kind of wealth no paycheck can replace, which is why breakups sting worse than layoffs.

Source: A Woman of No Importance, Act III

/Quotes

Who, being loved, is poor?

Oscar WildeA Woman of No Importance, Act III

Insight

Being broke feels temporary when someone's got your back—but losing their support hits harder than any empty bank account. Wilde's point isn't romantic idealism; it's that emotional security creates a kind of wealth no paycheck can replace, which is why breakups sting worse than layoffs.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment or reply to one.

Sign in

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.

Graph

Related