Oscar Wilde

Temptation →

Published July 18  ·  All posts on Jul 18  ·  ,

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.

~ Oscar Wilde

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Society does not exist →

Published August 8, 2019  ·  All posts on Aug 8  ·  

Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world there are only individuals.

~ Oscar Wilde

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Always pass on good advice →

Published July 29, 2019  ·  All posts on Jul 29  ·  

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.

~ Oscar Wilde

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War is not wicked →

Published July 14, 2019  ·  All posts on Jul 14  ·  

As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.

~ Oscar Wilde

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Think for oneself →

Published June 29, 2019  ·  All posts on Jun 29  ·  ,

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.

~ Oscar Wilde

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What is a cynic? →

Published June 14, 2019  ·  All posts on Jun 14  ·  

What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.

~ Oscar Wilde

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True friends →

Published December 2, 2016  ·  All posts on Dec 2  ·  ,

True friends stab you in the front.

~ Oscar Wilde

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