Monologue

Lord Goring Monologue from An Ideal Husband

From An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

male · philosophical · 56 sec

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(Rising.) No, Lady Chiltern, I am not a Pessimist. Indeed I am not sure that I quite know what Pessimism really means. All I do know is that life cannot be understood without much charity, cannot be lived without much charity. It is love, and not German philosophy, that is the true explanation of this world, whatever may be the explanation of the next. And if you are ever in trouble, Lady Chiltern, trust me absolutely, and I will help you in every way I can. If you ever want me, come to me for my assistance, and you shall have it. Come at once to me.

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Lord Goring reassures Lady Chiltern of his support and emphasizes the importance of charity and love in understanding life.

30s · trust · love · charity · philosophy

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