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What does it mean?
Wilde declares that he finally understands the vital importance of being earnest.
In plain terms
He now sees why being earnest matters.
What can you take from it?
Earnestness is essential.

Where it applies

  • career
  • relationships

Putting it to work

  • act sincerely
  • avoid pretension

Questions to consider

  • What does being earnest entail?
  • How does earnestness affect success?

Another view

The statement is vague without context.

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