Oscar Wilde Quotes
The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. And the body is born young and grows old. That is life's tragedy.
Quotes to Explore
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We didn't sleep last week - we literally didn't sleep - because we've been so busy with the book.
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I didn't consciously make the decision to write an adult novel. I didn't think of it as my riposte to the YA genre.
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You just can't control your art in the future.
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In this world without quiet corners, there can be no easy escapes from history, from hullabaloo, from terrible, unquiet fuss.
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The best time to expand is when people are asleep at the wheel.
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There can be no literary equivalent to truth.
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In sleep, you are safe from the revolting mechanics of living and being a prey to outrageous fortune.
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I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time being ashamed.
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I used to lie between cool, clean sheets at night after I'd had a bath, after I had washed my hair and scrubbed my knuckles and finger-nails and teeth. Then I could lie quite still in the dark with my face to the window with the trees in it, and talk to God.
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You can crush any woman by suggesting that she's fat, not even saying the word 'fat' but just suggesting she's fat.
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My wife attends a Presbyterian church.
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I like to think I'll just be walking down the street one day and stop and meet someone, like, 'Oh my God, you're awesome,' and then we start dating.
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Thriller novelists get asked - berated, sometimes - about whether their work glorifies bad behavior, even, exploits human tragedy for entertainment.
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I think often the West does not understand the history and the privilege of wearing a hijab. They always think of oppression.
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I'm just an actress. They try to give me as little information as possible.
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Spirituality was the main issue. Connection with God was the main issue.
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In spite of the polls, the fact is that American Muslims are very happy and they thrive in this country.
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I feel an independent accountability commission should audit all government services.
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In a culture obsessed with happiness, Americans may not be allowing for acceptance that it's OK to sometimes not be perky.
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It's almost worth having been in the army for the joy your freedom gives you.
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I try to be as optimistic as I can. I feel like that's the beautiful thing about art and music. It can take you places, and they can be a positive influence. A very soothing influence. Honestly, I feel like there's enough pain and terrible things that happen in life. That's beautiful thing in art, you can really idealize things.
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A person's life is a journey, a road. Sometimes you go off the road and sometimes you stay on all the way through. But you are the only one on that road. It's your road.
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I really like the whole urban farming idea, because I grow my own produce in L.A., and I think it's great to teach people here in Manhattan so they can do the same.
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The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. And the body is born young and grows old. That is life's tragedy.
