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“Society, as we have constituted it, will have no place for me, has none to offer; but Nature, whose sweet rains fall on unjust and just alike, will have clefts in the rocks where I may hide, and secret valleys in whose silence I may weep undisturbed. She will hang the night with stars so that I may walk abroad in the darkness without stumbling, and send the wind over my footprints so that none may track me to my hurt: she will cleance me in the great waters, and with bitter herbs make me whole.”

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Book:The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: De profundis,
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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: De profundis,

The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: De profundis is a comprehensive compilation of Oscar Wilde's literary contributions. It encompasses his early works, including plays like 'Lady Windermere's Fan' and 'A Woman of No Importance,' as well as his later writings, such as the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and the famous prison poem 'De profundis.' The collection offers a comprehensive view of Wilde's literary career, showcasing his wit, social commentary, and philosophical musings. more

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Oscar Wilde

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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