“ When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. ”
Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). copy citation
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Source | The Importance of Being Earnest |
| Topic | amusement country town |
| Date | 1895 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/844/844-h/844-h.htm |
Context
“
jack. [Sitting down on the sofa.] In the country.
Algernon. What on earth do you do there?
jack. [Pulling off his gloves.] When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. It is excessively boring.
Algernon. And who are the people you amuse?
jack. [Airily.] Oh, neighbours, neighbours.
Algernon.” source
jack. [Sitting down on the sofa.] In the country.
Algernon. What on earth do you do there?
jack. [Pulling off his gloves.] When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. It is excessively boring.
Algernon. And who are the people you amuse?
jack. [Airily.] Oh, neighbours, neighbours.
Algernon.” source
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