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Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived.

Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde
Age: 46 †
Born: 1854
Born: October 16
Died: 1900
Died: November 30
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No art ever survived censorship no art ever will.
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I have never met any really wicked person before. I feel rather frightened. I am so afraid he will look just like every one else.
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