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“To believe is very dull. To doubt is intensely engrossing. To be on the alert is to live, to be lulled into security is to die.”

Quote by Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more

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