There is a luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves we feel no one else has a right to blame us.

Quote by Oscar Wilde

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One's real life is often the life that one does not lead

One's real life is often the life that one does not lead

Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.

Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.

In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.

In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.

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

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

The face of the enemy frightens me only when I see how much it resembles...

The face of the enemy frightens me only when I see how much it resembles...

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I...

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I...

When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love,...

When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love,...

Religion is the fashionable substitute for belief

Religion is the fashionable substitute for belief

Hearts live by being wounded.

Hearts live by being wounded.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.

By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.

What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value...

What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value...

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it....

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it....

A true friend stabs you in the front.

A true friend stabs you in the front.

When good Americans die they go to Paris.

When good Americans die they go to Paris.

The world has grown suspicious of anything that looks like a happily married life.

The world has grown suspicious of anything that looks like a happily married life.

A kiss may ruin a human life.

A kiss may ruin a human life.

The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork - Oscar Wilde

The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork - Oscar Wilde

Most computer users don't think about backing up their software until the day they lose...

Most computer users don't think about backing up their software until the day they lose...

No matter how well you know the rules of netiquette, you will eventually offend someone...

No matter how well you know the rules of netiquette, you will eventually offend someone...

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices