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Painted by Basil, corrupted by Lord Henry, Sibyl Vane’s death, Basil’s murder, James Vane haunting Dorian, James Vane’s death, Dorian revealing himself as to Lord Henry as Basil’s murderer… My god

“But one regrets the loss even of one’s worst habits. Perhaps one regrets them the most. They are such an essential part of one’s personality.” - Lord Henry

“Knowledge would be fatal. It is uncertainty that charms one. A mist makes things wonderful” - Lord Henry

“As for omens, there is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send heralds. She is too wise or too cruel for that. Besides, what on earth could happen to you, Dorian? You have everything in the world that a man can want. There is no one who would not be delighted to change places with you.” - Lord Henry

“Besides, each time one loves is the only time one has ever loved. Difference of object does not alter singleness of passion. It merely intensifies it. We can have in life but one great experience at best, and the secret of life is to reproduce that experience as often as possible.

What did Dorian write on the piece of paper that he showed to Alan Campbell ???

“Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think not. It is merely a method by which we can multiply our personalities.”