The true artist is known by the use he makes of what he annexes, and… — Oscar Wilde · Skopia

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The true artist is known by the use he makes of what he annexes, and he annexes everything.

1885

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Wilde, Oscar. "Olivia at the Lyceum." Dramatic Review, 30 May 1885.

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