The true critic is he who bears within himself the dreams and ideas and feelings of myriad generations, and to whom no form of thought is alien, no emotional impulse obscure.

Divorces are made in heaven.

Never speak disrespectfully of Society, Algernon. Only people who can’t get into it do that.

Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.

The great events of the world take place in the brain.

The basis of action is lack of imagination. It is the last resource of those who know not how to dream.

I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal. Why, one may be accepted. One usually is, I believe. Then the excitement is all over. The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact.