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Oscar Wilde Quotes

Biography: Oscar Wilde is renowned for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and celeb... more Biography: Oscar Wilde is renowned for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and celebrated works, including "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest." Born in Dublin in 1854, Wilde became a leading figure in London's late-Victorian society. His incisive social commentary and unique aesthetic sense left a lasting impact on literature and the arts. less
"No man is rich enough to buy back his past."
Tags: Philosophy, Life lessons, Reflection, Time, Wealth
"The heart was made to be broken."
Tags: Love, Relationships, Emotion, Romance, Healing
"Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory."
Tags: Creativity, Empathy, Expression, Art, Memory
"I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability."
Tags: Human nature, Faith, Humor, Existentialism, Irony
"To define is to limit."
Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Knowledge, Language, Boundaries
"A poet can survive everything but a misprint."
Tags: Creativity, Literature, Expression, Art, Poetry
"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is."
Tags: Wisdom, Life, Perspective, Experience, Value
"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about."
Tags: Criticism, Celebrity, Fame, Attention, Reputation
"America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between."
Tags: Society, Progress, History, Culture, Criticism
"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."
Tags: Contentment, Simplicity, Minimalism, Excellence, Satisfaction
"No good deed goes unpunished."
Tags: Human nature, Life lessons, Morality, Paradox, Altruism
"A man's face is his autobiography. A woman's face is her work of fiction."
Tags: Identity, Literature, Self-perception, Gender roles, Gender
"The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast."
Tags: Life, Existentialism, Society, Metaphor, Irony
"A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally."
Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Kindness, Respect, Thoughtfulness
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Perspective, Humor, Attitude
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