Oscar Wilde

In love, it is better to know and be disappointed, than to not know and always wonder.

Oscar Wilde

In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.

Oscar Wilde

In war, the strong make slaves of the weak, and in peace the rich makes slaves of the poor.

Oscar Wilde

Indifference is the revenge the world takes on mediocrities.

Oscar Wilde

Industry is the root of all ugliness.

Oscar Wilde

Intuition is a strange instinct that tells a woman she is right, whether she is or not.

Oscar Wilde

Irony is wasted on the stupid

Oscar Wilde

It can never be necessary to do what is not honourable.

Oscar Wilde

It is a dangerous thing to reform anyone.

Oscar Wilde

It is a great mistake for men to give up paying compliments, for when they give up saying what is charming, they give up thinking what is charming.

Oscar Wilde