Oscar WildeThe books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.
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The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame. Literature that has the ability to bring out the worst in human nature is not always considered immoral. The ability to examine one’s self and the ugly sides of humanity is not always considered immoral. "The Diary of Anne Frank" is an example of a book that captures the worst in humanity, but is also considered a good book by many people.
Source: The Picture Of Dorian Gray
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