Deep Quotes
Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.
"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
A respected person may have made mistakes, and a person judged harshly may still change. The line challenges permanent moral labels.
Key takeaway:
Leave room for growth when judging a person.
Origin of the quote
A Woman of No Importance (1893), Act III, Lord Illingworth.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThis is the concluding portion of a longer line in the play. A fictional character speaks it.
