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The Happy Prince
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"The Happy Prince" Quotes

A gilded statue and a compassionate swallow selflessly sacrifice their own comforts to help the poor and suffering citizens of a city.

Quotes

I am covered with fine gold, and I have two bright sapphires for eyes.

Oscar Wilde

wealthappearance

Why can you not come down here with us and play?

Oscar Wilde

compassionfriendship

How happy we are here!

Oscar Wilde

happinesscontentment

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

Oscar Wilde

happinessgratitude

You are blind now, so I will stay with you always.

Oscar Wilde

compassionloyalty

I am glad I was of some use.

Oscar Wilde

gratitudepurpose

Charity separates the rich from the poor; it aids the rich and forgets the poor.

Oscar Wilde

charityinequality

Why are you weeping?

Oscar Wilde

empathycompassion

I am not as beautiful as the swallow, so I suppose you will not be able to see me.

Oscar Wilde

beautyperception

There is no such thing as mystery, and no one knows it.

Oscar Wilde

mysteryknowledge