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ACT III.
over the strong. It is the only tyranny that lasts.
GERALD
But haven't women got a refining influence?
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Nothing refines but the intellect.
GERALD
Still, there are many different kinds of women, aren't there?
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Only two kinds in society: the plain and the coloured.
GERALD
But there are good women in society, aren't there?
LORD ILLINGWORTH
Far too many.
GERALD
But do you think women shouldn't be good?
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