“ we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. ”
Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan (1893). copy citation
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Source | Lady Windermere's Fan |
| Topic | stars ambition gutter |
| Date | 1893 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Lord Darlington line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/790/790-h/790-h.htm |
Context
“
Lord Darlington. [Rising from R. table, where he has been writing letters.] They always do find us bad!
Dumby. I don't think we are bad. I think we are all good, except Tuppy.
Lord Darlington. No, we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. [Sits down at C. table.]
Dumby. We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars? Upon my word, you are very romantic to-night, Darlington.
Cecil Graham. Too romantic! You must be in love.” source
Lord Darlington. [Rising from R. table, where he has been writing letters.] They always do find us bad!
Dumby. I don't think we are bad. I think we are all good, except Tuppy.
Lord Darlington. No, we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. [Sits down at C. table.]
Dumby. We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars? Upon my word, you are very romantic to-night, Darlington.
Cecil Graham. Too romantic! You must be in love.” source
Meaning and analysis
Kwize Master
During a conversation while playing cards with friends, Lord Darlington, who has been rejected by Lady Windermere, complains about his condition. He thus explains that men are very weak, but that some of them, by being attracted to women of such great value as Lady Windermere, are trying to elevate themselves a little.
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