Project Gutenberg 2010-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 319 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.) Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Socialism Aphorisms and apothegms HX PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 215302 2025-07-14T04:17:12.950564 text/html 193131 2024-03-23T15:46:13 text/html 160002 2025-07-14T04:17:19.080505 application/epub+zip 162374 2025-07-14T04:17:15.964501 application/epub+zip 144456 2025-07-14T04:17:14.845528 application/epub+zip 337475 2025-07-14T04:17:21.380553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327776 2025-07-14T04:17:18.376494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297315 2022-09-15T12:52:51.764689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206171 2025-07-14T04:17:12.382555 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186380 2024-03-23T16:21:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17803 2025-07-14T04:17:21.500472 application/rdf+xml 17307 2025-07-14T04:17:15.326522 image/jpeg 3909 2025-07-14T04:17:15.084514 image/jpeg 161753 2025-07-14T04:17:12.969527 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia