People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves. It is what I call the depth of generosity.
Oscar WildeAs long as a woman can look ten years younger than her own daughter, she is perfectly satisfied.
Oscar WildeFrom the point of view of literature Mr. Kipling is a genius who drops his aspirates. From the point of view of life, he is a reporter who knows vulgarity better than any one has ever known it.
Oscar WildeHe was a hero to his valet, who bullied him, and a terror to most of his relations, whom he bullied in turn. Only England could have produced him, and he always said that the country was going to the dogs. His principles were out of date, but there was a good deal to be said for his prejudices.
Oscar Wilde