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Quote by Oscar Wilde

“There are moments when art attains almost to the dignity of manual labor.”

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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

“[T]he recognition of private property has really harmed Individualism, and obscured it, by confusing a man with what he possesses. It has led Individualism entirely astray. It has made gain, not growth its aim. So that man thought that the important thing is to have, and did not know that the important thing is to be.”

Knows Men Made Important Growth Gains Aim Important Things Property Recognition Individualism Confusing Private Property Soul Man

Book:The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde

Source: The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde

“If property had simply pleasures, we could stand it; but its duties make it unbearable. In the interest of the rich we must get rid of it.”

Ifs Interest Pleasure Rich Duty Property Unbearable Private Property

Book:Miscellaneous Aphorisms: The Soul of Man

Source: Miscellaneous Aphorisms: The Soul of Man

“[A]ny notion of the serious life of leisure, as well as men's taste and capacity to live it, had disappeared. Leisure became entertainment.”

Men Wells Serious Taste Capacity Notion Entertainment Leisure Serious Life

Author:Allan Bloom

“There's something beautifully soothing about a fact — even (or perhaps especially) if we're not sure what it means.”