Men marry because they are tired; women, because they are curious; both are disappointed.

I have nothing to declare except my genuis.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

If one doesn't talk about a thing, it has never happened. It is simply expression that gives reality to things.

One must have some sort of occupation nowadays. If I hadn't my debts I shouldn't have anything to think about.

My friend is not allowed to go out today. I sit by his side and read him passages from his own life. They fill him with surprise. Everyone should keep someone else's diary; I sometimes suspect you of keeping mine.

MRS ALLONBY Is she such a mystery? LORD ILLINGWORTH She is more than a mystery - she is a mood. MRS ALLONBY Moods don't last. LORD ILLINGWORTH It is their chief charm.