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Oscar Wilde

I suppose society is wonderfully delightful. To be in it is merely a bore. But to be out of it is simply a tragedy.

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Oscar Wilde is saying that while society itself seems enjoyable in theory, actually participating in it feels dull and uninteresting. However, being completely isolated from society is much worse and deeply unfortunate.

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