"There is no such thing as a good influence, Mr. Gray. All influence is immoral — immoral from the scientific point of view." "Why?" "Because to influence a person is to give him one's own soul."

On an occasion of this kind it becomes more than a moral duty to speak one's mind. It becomes a pleasure.

The only form of lying that is absolutely beyond reproach is lying for its own sake.

Absolute catholicity of taste is not without its dangers. It is only an auctioneer who should admire all schools of art.

Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault.

To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable.

The youth of the present day are quite monstrous. They have absolutely no respect for dyed hair.