When the gods wish to punish us – Oscar Wilde

„When the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.“

Oscar WildeOscar Wilde on the irony that gods answer our prayers when they wish to punish us.
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Oscar Wilde was a 19th-century Irish writer, poet, and playwright known for his sharp wit and social criticism.

A quote highlighting the irony of human desires and their often unexpected consequences.


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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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