Women have a much better time than men in this world; there are far more things forbidden to them.

When asked what he thought of sports, Oscar Wilde replied, "I approve of any activity that requires the wearing of special clothing.

I never saw so many well-dressed, well-fed, business-looking Bohemians in my life.

I will not bare my soul to their shallow prying eyes. My heart shall never be put under their microscope.

Art should never be popular.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise [in the future. But only if we set out to make this true and anticipate it so we look for the blessings until we find them].

Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing.