Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Topics: Genius Quotes, Mediocrity Quotes, Ridicule Quotes

There is luxury in self reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel no one else...

There is luxury in self reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel no one else...

Women represent the triumph of matter over mind, just as men represent the triumph of...

Women represent the triumph of matter over mind, just as men represent the triumph of...

Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive...

Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive...

You know what a woman's curiosity is

You know what a woman's curiosity is

The security of Society lies in custom and unconscious instinct, and the basis of the...

The security of Society lies in custom and unconscious instinct, and the basis of the...

It is very vulgar to talk about one's business. Only people like stockbrokers do that,...

It is very vulgar to talk about one's business. Only people like stockbrokers do that,...

While to the claims of charity a man may yield and yet be free, to...

While to the claims of charity a man may yield and yet be free, to...

Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes, they...

Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes, they...

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. And...

The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. And...

The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what...

The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what...

When a man has once loved a woman he will do anything for her except...

When a man has once loved a woman he will do anything for her except...

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.

A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment...

A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment...

One should never make one's debut in a scandal. One should reserve that to give...

One should never make one's debut in a scandal. One should reserve that to give...

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go

Nothing spoils romance so much as a sense of humour in the woman.

Nothing spoils romance so much as a sense of humour in the woman.

I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't get on...

I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't get on...

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...