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Oscar Wilde. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"The American Invasion", Court & Society Review (March 23, 1887; submitted anonymously)

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“In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.”
— Oscar Wilde
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Wilde, O. (n.d.). In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43105-in-america-the-young-are-always-ready-to/

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Wilde, Oscar. “In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43105-in-america-the-young-are-always-ready-to/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Wilde, Oscar. “In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43105-in-america-the-young-are-always-ready-to/.

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