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Quotation from The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

“In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing.”

Oscar Wilde (spoken by Gwendolen)

The Importance of Being Earnest, Act III (Project Gutenberg #844)

Portrait of Oscar Wilde

Gwendolen explains why she will forgive the deceptions.

Citation: "In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing." — Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, Act III (Project Gutenberg #844). (id the-importance-of-being-earnest-q3)

Portrait: Oscar Wilde by Napoleon Sarony. Three-quarter-length photograph, seated, Napoleon Sarony / Adam Cuerden, Public domain.

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