“ I never intend to grow old. The soul is born old but grows young. ”
Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance (1893). copy citation
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Source | A Woman of No Importance |
| Topic | soul |
| Date | 1893 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/854/854-h/854-h.htm |
Context
“Lord Illingworth, there is one thing I shall always like you for.
Lord Illingworth. Only one thing? And I have so many bad qualities.
Mrs. Allonby. Ah, don’t be too conceited about them. You may lose them as you grow old.
Lord Illingworth. I never intend to grow old. The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life.
Mrs. Allonby. And the body is born young and grows old. That is life’s tragedy.
Lord Illingworth. Its comedy also, sometimes. But what is the mysterious reason why you will always like me?”
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