Oscar Wilde (1854-1900): Miscellaneous Quotations:
A man can't be too careful in the choice of his enemies.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
I can resist everything except temptation.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
I hope you have not been leading a double life, pretending to be wicked and being really good all the time. That would be hypocrisy.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
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)
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)
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)