Oscar Wilde. The Picture Of Dorian Gray (№ 8969)

The purpose of life is self - development. To realise one's nature perfectly - that is what we live for. And in this age people began to be afraid of ourselves. They have forgotten that the highest duty is to himself. Of course, they are merciful. They feed the hungry and clothe the beggar. But their own souls naked and starving. We have lost the courage. Maybe we never had. The fear of public opinion, the basis of morality and fear of God, fear that holds religion is what controls us.