“ People always seem to think that they are improper, and either look shocked, which is vulgar, or laugh, which is worse. ”
Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). copy citation
Author | Oscar Wilde |
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Source | The Importance of Being Earnest |
Topic | laugh thought |
Date | 1895 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/844/844-h/844-h.htm |
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“Lady Bracknell. Thank you, Algernon. It is very thoughtful of you. [Rising, and following Algernon.] I’m sure the programme will be delightful, after a few expurgations. French songs I cannot possibly allow. People always seem to think that they are improper, and either look shocked, which is vulgar, or laugh, which is worse. But German sounds a thoroughly respectable language, and indeed, I believe is so. Gwendolen, you will accompany me.
Gwendolen. Certainly, mamma.
[Lady Bracknell and Algernon go into the music-room, Gwendolen remains behind.]
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Gwendolen. Certainly, mamma.
[Lady Bracknell and Algernon go into the music-room, Gwendolen remains behind.]
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