Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

Quote by Oscar Wilde

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An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

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

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

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...

In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.

In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

One can give a really unbiased opinion only about things that do not interest one

One can give a really unbiased opinion only about things that do not interest one

Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.

Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.

The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts...

The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts...

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

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The sign of a Philistine age is the cry of immorality against art.

The sign of a Philistine age is the cry of immorality against art.

Most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is...

Most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is...

It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution

It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Men of thoughts should have nothing to do with action

Men of thoughts should have nothing to do with action

Nature is always behind the age.

Nature is always behind the age.

To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.

To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.

Men always want to be a woman's first love - women like to be a...

Men always want to be a woman's first love - women like to be a...

Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be...

Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be...

Grumbling is the death of love.

Grumbling is the death of love.

Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.