PODG #2

                Lord Henry is known for his odd yet profound statements. He seems to have very strong opinions on many facets of life and on many people. One particular example of this is when he speaks about Basil: “Basil, my dear boy, puts everything that is charming in him into his work. The consequence is that he has nothing left for life but his prejudices, his principles, and his common sense” (41). This idea is actually quite remarkable. Artists put so much into their work. They are channeling all of their feelings and perspectives into their pieces in order to create something beautiful. As a result, at least according to Lord Henry, they do not have that same passion in living. That immense vigor is drained from them. However, it is pointed out that bad artists are actually very pleasurable in life. That feeling that they are unable to put into their everyday work can be expressed in their everyday life. It almost makes one wonder if this is some sort of just fate. Perhaps, someone cannot beautiful and lively in every aspect of his or her life. Someone cannot be great all around. Those who are able to create great works of art suffer in other areas of their life. Those who do not have that special talent are able to be great in other ways. Therefore, the world does not favor just one group of people; it shares the wealth.