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A woman's life revolves in curves of emotions. It is upon lines of intellect that a man's life progresses.
Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Wilde
Age: 46 †
Born: 1854
Born: October 16
Died: 1900
Died: November 30
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It is a vulgar error to suppose that America was ever discovered. It was merely detected.
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Football is all very well as a game for rough girls, but is hardly suitable for delicate boys.
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I walk the world in wonder.
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