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Quote by Oscar Wilde about Age, Knowledge and Belief

„The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.“

Oscar WildeOscar Wilde humorously describes how different age groups perceive knowledge and belief differently.
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Oscar Wilde was a 19th-century Irish writer, poet, and playwright known for his sharp wit and social criticism.

A famous quote by Oscar Wilde about age groups and their different perceptions of knowledge and belief.


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Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish writer and playwright, famous for his novels, plays, and aphorisms. He is regarded as one of the greatest masters of the English language and a keen critic of Victorian society. Wilde also spent time in prison due to his homosexuality, becoming an important figure in LGBTQ+ cultural history.

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