Quote #1746
It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.
Category Archives: Oscar Wilde
Quote #1757
I must decline your invitation owing to a subsequent engagement.
Quote #1778
Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others.
Quote #1147
The basis for optimism is sheer terror.
Quote #1148
Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
Quote #1150
A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.
Quote #1151
Action is the last refuge of those who cannot dream.
Quote #1152
Only the shallow know themselves.
Quote #1153
As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination....
Quote #1155
The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.