Quotation by

Oscar Wilde

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Oscar Wilde means that truth is often complicated and mixed with other factors, so it is not completely clear or straightforward. He suggests that what we consider true usually involves some complexity and is not entirely free from bias or confusion.

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