Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.

It is absurd to say that there are neither ruins nor curiosities in America when they have their mothers and their manners.

I do not approve of anything which tampers with natural ignorance

The truth about the life of a man is not what he does, but the legend which he creates around himself.

The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim.

I never saw anybody take so long to dress, and with such little result.

Jack: Actually, I was found. Lady Bracknell: Found? Jack: Uh, yes, I was in... a handbag. Lady Bracknell: A handbag? Jack: Yes, it was... [makes gestures] Jack: an ordinary handbag.