I'm really very sorry for you all, but it's an unjust world, and virtue is triumphant only in theatrical performances.

W.S. Gilbert
About This Quote

In this quote, Oscar Wilde explains how he believes that our world is unfair and unjust. In this way, he illustrates how the world is not a fair place. This quote is very similar to the previous quote, but it also has a different meaning. The previous quote has a negative connotation while this one has a positive connotation.

In other words, it says that while we may feel sorry for the people in the world who seem to have no good fortune, we should not get too upset about them because ultimately life is unfair and unjust. This quote also shows us the positive side of life; it shows us that good fortune ultimately prevails and wins out over bad fortune.

Source: The Mikado

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