What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the…

Oscar Wilde
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What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the world would stagnate, or grow old, or become colourless. ✨ Oscar Wilde, General Press (2016). The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Novel, Short Stories, Poetry, Essays and Plays, p.672, GENERAL PRESS
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What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the world would stagnate, or grow old, or become colourless. ✨ Oscar Wilde, General Press (2016). The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Novel, Short Stories, Poetry, Essays and Plays, p.672, GENERAL PRESS

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