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Oscar Wilde’s famous quote may be wrongly attributed: The story behind "I have nothing to declare except my genius'

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Oscar Wilde’s famous quote may be wrongly attributed: The story behind "I have nothing to declare except my genius'
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In 1882, Oscar Wilde stepped onto the shores of New York to kick off an extensive speaking tour across America. When a customs official inquired about his possessions, he reportedly delivered one of his famed quips. Yet, historians have debated the authenticity of this exchange as contemporary records are lacking.…

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