Oscar Wilde

(1856—1900), The Wit & Humor of Oscar Wilde, 1959, edited by Alvin Redman

It is sad. One half of the world does not believe in God, and the other half does not believe in me.

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(1939--) U.S. comedienne No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.