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The Happy Prince and Other Tales
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"The Happy Prince and Other Tales" Quotes

A collection of poignant and whimsical fairy tales that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of beauty.

Quotes

The living always think that gold can make them happy.

Oscar Wilde

happinessmaterialism

It is better to have a sorrowful face upon the earth than a sinful heart.

Oscar Wilde

morality

I am glad there is someone in the world who is quite happy.

Oscar Wilde

happiness

You must kiss me on the lips, for I love you.

Oscar Wilde

love

But the nightingale's voice grew fainter, and her little wings began to beat, and a film came over her eyes.

Oscar Wilde

sacrificetragedy

The Happy Prince never dreams of crying for anything.

Oscar Wilde

happinesscontentment

There is no mystery so great as misery.

Oscar Wilde

misery

We have no time to lose.

Oscar Wilde

urgency

The rich are always so selfish.

Oscar Wilde

selfishness

In the whole city there was no one who was so charitable and kind as he was.

Oscar Wilde

charitykindness