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“In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.”

— Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan (1892), Act 3
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About Oscar Wilde

1854 – 1900

Irish poet and playwright renowned for his razor-sharp wit, flamboyant style, and tragic life. Author of The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.

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