Phrases And Philosophies for the Use of The Young by Oscar Wilde

Those who see any difference between soul and body have neither.

Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others.

Time is a waste of money.

A truth ceases to be true when more than one person believes in it.

A really well-made buttonhole is the only link between Art and Nature.

Dullness is the coming of age of seriousness.

The condition of perfection is idleness: the aim of perfection is youth.

It is only by not paying one's bills that one can hope to live in the memory of the commercial classes.

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

The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated.

Pleasure is the only thing one should live for. Nothing ages like happiness.