Short Quotes
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.
"The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Lord Henry offers a provocative justification for surrendering to desire; the novel tests the consequences of such ideas.
Key takeaway:
Read a fictional character's clever advice in the context of what follows.
Origin of the quote
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890/1891), chapter 2; Lord Henry speaking.
Who actually said this?
Statement belongs to a fictional character whose influence is important to the plot; not a recommendation endorsed by the review.
