I think that God in creating man somewhat overestimated his ability.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Its failings notwithstanding, there is much to be said in favor of journalism in that by giving us the opinion of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Long engagements give people the opportunity of finding out each other's character before marriage, which is never advisable.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Marriage is the one subject on which all women agree and all men disagree.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Men always want to be a woman's first love - women like to be a man's last romance.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Men marry because they are tired, women because they are curious; both are disappointed.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
