A wicked sense of humor

Carved statue of a saint in the Medieval Wing at the Detroit Institute of Arts / Cindy La Ferle

I’m a longtime fan of Oscar Wilde, the Irish playwright and poet. My favorite of Wilde’s plays, The Importance of Being Earnest, was first performed in London in 1895. The reason for its enduring popularity? Wilde’s social satire is still funny — and still spot-on relevant — more than a century later. Today’s quote is a perfect example. ~CL

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