Oscar Wilde

I can resist everything except temptation.

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Oscar Wilde

(1856-1900), Irish author I can resist everything except temptation. www.english-slang.com

Oscar Wilde

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. www.english-slang.com

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 […] www.english-slang.com

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Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 – November 30, 1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. Known for his barbed wit, he was one […] www.english-slang.com

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