In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the publi…

Oscar Wilde
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In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody. ✨ Oscar Wilde, Isobel Murray (2008). Oscar Wilde - The Major Works, p.570, Oxford University Press
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A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection. ✨ Oscar Wilde, Isobel Murray (2008). Oscar Wilde - The Major Works, p.570, Oxford University Press
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She has form, he said to himself, as he walked away through the grove - that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artists; she is all style, wi … ▶
Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive us everything, even our gigantic intellects. ✨ Oscar Wilde, General Press (2016). The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Novel, … ▶

In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody. ✨ Oscar Wilde, Isobel Murray (2008). Oscar Wilde - The Major Works, p.570, Oxford University Press

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