Oscar Wilde Quotes

When I had to fill in my immigration papers, I gave my age as 19, and my profession as genius; I added that I had nothing to declare except my talent.

Oscar Wilde

• Age
• Talent
• Genius
• Profession
• Declare

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• When I had to fill in my immigration papers, I gave my age as 19, and my profession as genius; I added that I had nothing to declare except my talent.

  

  Oscar Wilde
  • Age
  • Talent
  • Genius