A Quote by Oscar Wilde

I quite agree with Dr. Nordau's assertion that all men of genius are insane, but Dr. Nordau forgets that all sane people are idiots.

Oscar Wilde

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Agree Assertion Dr Forgets Genius Idiots Insane Men People Quite Sane

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Oscar Wilde
Irish - Poet
October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900

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