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As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular. - Oscar Wilde (Intentions Quotes)

As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.

Source:The Critic as Artist (1891); in Intentions (ed. Methuen & Co., 1911), Page 213
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  • Profession: Poet, Playwright
  • Born: October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900
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