Quote by Oscar Wilde
In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude

In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin. – Oscar Wilde

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The one charm about marriage is that it makes a life of deception absolutely necessary for both parties. – Oscar Wilde

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Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something. – Henry David Thoreau

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To be a good loser is to learn how to win. – Carl Sandburg

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