“1984” in Oscar Wilde’s Time

The Duchess says, “Do as a concession to my poor wits, Lord Darlington. Just explain to me what you really mean.”

“I think I had better not, Duchess,” answers the Lord. “Nowadays, to be intelligible is to be found out.”

— from “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde

 

 

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