“ I can resist everything except temptation. ”
Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan (1893). copy citation
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Source | Lady Windermere's Fan |
| Topic | temptation resistance |
| Date | 1893 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/790/790-h/790-h.htm |
Context
“None!
Lord Darlington. Ah, what a fascinating Puritan you are, Lady Windermere!
Lady Windermere. The adjective was unnecessary, Lord Darlington.
Lord Darlington. I couldn't help it. I can resist everything except temptation.
Lady Windermere. You have the modern affectation of weakness.
Lord Darlington. [Looking at her.] It's only an affectation, Lady Windermere.
[Enter Parker C.] Parker.” source
Lord Darlington. Ah, what a fascinating Puritan you are, Lady Windermere!
Lady Windermere. The adjective was unnecessary, Lord Darlington.
Lord Darlington. I couldn't help it. I can resist everything except temptation.
Lady Windermere. You have the modern affectation of weakness.
Lord Darlington. [Looking at her.] It's only an affectation, Lady Windermere.
[Enter Parker C.] Parker.” source
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