“Those whom the gods love grow young.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
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Epigrams of Oscar Wilde
This book features a compilation of Oscar Wilde's concise, clever, and often cutting epigrams, showcasing his sharp wit and social commentary. more
Author
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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Source: The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: The picture of Dorian Gray : the 1890 and 1891 texts
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“How marriage ruins a man! It is as demoralizing as cigarettes, and far more expensive.”
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“The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means.”
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Source: The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Novel, Short Stories, Poetry, Essays and Plays
“The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.”
“Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.”
“Man can believe the impossible, but man can never believe the improbable.”
“The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.”