Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing’
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Irish playwright Oscar Wilde's famous quote defines a cynic as someone knowing price but not value. From 'Lady Windermere's Fan,' the line warns against measuring only costs while ignoring worth, trust, and reputation. Modern leaders often confuse measurable metrics with true importance, missing what genuinely matters beyond numbers.
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Oscar WildeLady Windermere's FanIrish playwrightThe Picture of Dorian GrayThe Importance of Being Earnest