“ Experience is the name Tuppy gives to his mistakes. ”
Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan (1893). copy citation
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Source | Lady Windermere's Fan |
| Topic | experience mistake |
| Date | 1893 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Cecil Graham line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/790/790-h/790-h.htm |
Context
“[Moves up to front off fireplace.]
Lord Darlington. You are far too young!
Cecil Graham. That is a great error. Experience is a question of instinct about life. I have got it. Tuppy hasn't. Experience is the name Tuppy gives to his mistakes. That is all. [Lord Augustus looks round indignantly.]
Dumby. Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.
Cecil Graham. [Standing with his back to the fireplace.] One shouldn't commit any.” source
Lord Darlington. You are far too young!
Cecil Graham. That is a great error. Experience is a question of instinct about life. I have got it. Tuppy hasn't. Experience is the name Tuppy gives to his mistakes. That is all. [Lord Augustus looks round indignantly.]
Dumby. Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.
Cecil Graham. [Standing with his back to the fireplace.] One shouldn't commit any.” source
Meaning and analysis
