Epigrams

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The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.

Oscar Wilde

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Topic

Stages of life

Author

Oscar Wilde

Source

Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young The Chameleon

Medium

Epigrams Journal

Language

English

Time

1894 1890s 19th century

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Original Citation

Wilde, Oscar. "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young." The Chameleon. London: Gay and Bird, 1894.

Current Citation

Wilde, Oscar. "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young." Oscar Wilde: The Major Works, edited by Isobel Murray. Oxford University Press, 2008.

One should always be a little improbable.

Oscar Wilde

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Topic

Unpredictability

Author

Oscar Wilde

Source

Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young The Chameleon

Medium

Epigrams Journal

Language

English

Time

1894 1890s 19th century

Authentication Score 2

Original Citation

Wilde, Oscar. "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young." The Chameleon. London: Gay and Bird, 1894.

Current Citation

Wilde, Oscar. "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young." Oscar Wilde: The Major Works, edited by Isobel Murray. Oxford University Press, 2008.