Those who see any difference between soul and body have neither
Oscar WildeIt was the passions about whose origin we deceived ourselves that tyrannized most strongly over us.
Oscar WildeTags: psychology
Thin-lipped wisdom spoke at her from the worn chair, hinted at prudence, quoted from that book of cowardice whose author apes the name of common sense.
Oscar WildeTags: common-sense
The past could always be annihilated. Regret, denial, or forgetfulness could do that. But the future was inevitable.
Oscar WildeActors are so fortunate. They can choose whether they will appear in tragedy or in comedy, whether they will suffer or make merry, laugh or shed tears. But in real life it is different. Most men and women are forced to perform parts for which they have no qualifications. Our Guildensterns play Hamlet for us, and our Hamlets have to jest like Prince Hal. The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
Oscar WildeTags: humor shakespeare satire
Women defend themselves by attacking, just as they attack by sudden and strange surrenders.
Oscar WildeTags: women
Life is one fool thing after another whereas love is two fool things after each other.
Oscar WildeTags: inspirational
The reason we all like to think so well of others is that we are all afraid for ourselves. The basis of optimism is sheer terror.
Oscar WildeTags: relationships
Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval.
Oscar WildeTags: ethics
I could deny it if I liked. I could deny anything if I liked.
Oscar WildeTags: denial
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