My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us has to go.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde humorously depicts a battle between himself and his wallpaper, implying a struggle with his surroundings.
- In plain terms
- He feels his wallpaper competes for his attention.
- What can you take from it?
- Create environments that support rather than distract.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your space affect your mood?
- What would you change in your environment?
Another view
The conflict is metaphorical, not literal.
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