Oscar WildeIrish poet, author, playwright |
In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody.
Indeed I have always been of the opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing to do.
Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing.
The aim of life is self-development. To realize one`s nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for.
Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.
Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.