No artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style. – Oscar Wilde
How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being. – Oscar Wilde
In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin. – Oscar Wilde
Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one. – Oscar Wilde
The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character. – Stephen Covey