Project Gutenberg 2010-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 147 Wilde, Oscar 1854 1900 Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Miscellaneous Aphorisms; The Soul of Man Marc D'Hooghe "Miscellaneous Aphorisms; The Soul of Man" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of philosophical reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates Wilde's sharp wit and biting commentary on love, society, human nature, and morality. The aphorisms cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the nature of beauty, the complexities of relationships, and the quirks of society, often conveyed through Wilde's trademark paradoxical observations. At the start of this collection, Wilde presents a series of insightful and sometimes ironic aphorisms that delve into various aspects of life, such as love, human behavior, and societal norms. He draws intriguing contrasts between men and women, highlighting their respective emotional landscapes and societal roles. Wilde also critiques the well-meaning but often misguided attempts at charity and social intervention, suggesting that these efforts can exacerbate rather than alleviate societal issues. This opening portion establishes the tone of the collection, weaving a profound tapestry of observations that invites readers to ponder the intricacies of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Socialism Aphorisms and apothegms HX PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Politics 215171 215262 2024-09-14T09:41:12.536622 2023-09-15T04:57:17.982617 text/html text/html 193131 2024-03-23T15:46:13 text/html 134537 2024-09-14T09:41:17.152600 application/epub+zip 137150 2024-09-14T09:41:14.009603 application/epub+zip 137150 2024-09-14T09:41:13.084602 application/epub+zip 306808 2024-09-14T09:41:19.553583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297103 2024-09-14T09:41:16.580591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297315 2022-09-15T12:52:51.764689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206171 206156 2024-09-14T09:41:12.160591 2023-09-15T04:57:17.627603 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 186380 2024-03-23T16:21:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16755 2024-09-14T09:41:19.676609 application/rdf+xml 17275 2024-09-14T09:41:13.494608 image/jpeg 3930 2024-09-14T09:41:13.324582 image/jpeg 137082 2024-09-14T09:41:12.557593 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia