Death Quotes
The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.
"The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Salomé presents love as a mystery beyond even death.
Key takeaway:
Read the declaration within its tragic dramatic setting.
Origin of the quote
Salomé, final speech, in the English text of Wilde’s French play.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe sentence is spoken by Salomé to Jokanaan’s severed head. The dramatic speaker and translated wording should remain clear.
