Why was I born with such contemporaries?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde laments being surrounded by his contemporaries.
- In plain terms
- He wonders why he was born with such peers.
- What can you take from it?
- Feeling out of sync with one's generation can cause frustration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we cope when we feel different?
- Can diverse peers be an asset?
Another view
It is a personal complaint without broader insight.
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