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A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection.
Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Wilde
Age: 46 †
Born: 1854
Born: October 16
Died: 1900
Died: November 30
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We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.
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The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray.
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Ah, on what little things does happiness depend.
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