Art never expresses anything but itself.

For the canons of good society are, or should be, the same as the canons of art. Form is absolutely essential to it.

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned.

To live in this world is a rare thing; most people just exist.

As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them of course, but one cannot possibly admire them.

LADY BRACKNELL: Do you smoke? JACK: Well, yes, I must admit I smoke. LADY BRACKNELL: I'm glad to hear it. A man should always have an occupation of some kind.

Most people are boring and stupid.