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"Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope."

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"Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope."

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~Oscar Wilde, Preface

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“Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man’s face. It cannot be concealed."

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“Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man’s face. It cannot be concealed."

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This, along with several of the other The Picture of Dorian Gray quotes, refers to the portrait as Dorian, and the consequences of his actions as already written.

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“Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.”

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“Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.”

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~The narrator after Lord Henry talks to his uncle Lord Fermor to learn of Dorian Gray's parentage and past, Chapter 3. Dorian was orphaned and raised by his cruel grandfather who had his father killed in a duel. Knowing Dorian's backstory gives Lord Henry more confidence in his ability to influence Dorian.

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“Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.” 

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“Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.” 

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― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

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“Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.” 

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“Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.” 

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― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray