The human mind is not a dignified organ, and I do not see how we can exercise it sincerely except through eclecticism. And the only advice I would offer my fellow eclectics is: "Do not be proud of your inconsistency. It is a pity, it is a pity that we should be equipped like this. It is a pity that Man cannot be at the same time impressive and truthful.E.m. Forster
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Oscar Wilde was an Irish author of plays, poems, novels, and criticism. He is one of the most widely read English-language writers of the 20th century. Wilde was also known for his biting wit and his style in writing. Many of his works are still read today.
He was an Irishman who had great influence on the world through his works. He was also a man who had a diverse view on life, as he lived it differently from others due to his extreme views. "Eclecticism" is a word that I love using as it is a word that can't be defined simply as "Variety".
The word eclecticism comes from the Greek word έκλειψις, which means "choosing". Therefore, eclecticism means having a variety of things in your life. One can choose their family members to be a part of their life or choose which sport they would like to participate in.
Eclecticism accepts a person's choice and you have that person's approval throughout your life. Eclecticism allows people to have their own choices and not have to follow what society expects them to do.
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