The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde repeats that love's mystery is greater than death's.
- In plain terms
- Love is more mysterious than death.
- What can you take from it?
- Love's unknowns surpass those of death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does love feel more enigmatic?
- Can we compare love and death?
Another view
Both remain equally profound for many.
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