Quote by Oscar Wilde

And the child smiled on the Giant, and said to him, 'You let me play once in your garden, to-day you shall come with me to my garden, which is Paradise.

And the child smiled on the Giant, and said to him, 'You let

Summary

This quote illustrates the transformative power of kindness and compassion. The child acknowledges the giant's act of benevolence in allowing him to play in his garden and returns the favor by inviting the giant to experience the bliss of paradise with him. It emphasizes the reciprocity of acts of generosity and suggests that by reaching out to others with empathy, one can discover true happiness and a sense of belonging.

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Heaven Salvation

By Oscar Wilde

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