The English public takes no interest in a work of art until it is told that the work in question is immoral.

The sure way of knowing nothing about life is to try to make oneself useful.

If you want to be witty, say what you think at all times

If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want.

Women treat us [men] like humanity treats gods – they worship us and keep bothering us to do something.

All charming people, I fancy, are spoiled. It is the secret of their attraction.

Salomé, Salomé, dance for me. I pray thee dance for me. I am sad to-night. Yes, I am passing sad to-night. When I came hither I slipped in blood, which is an evil omen; and I heard, I am sure I heard in the air a beating of wings, a beating of giant wings. I cannot tell what they mean .... I am sad to-night. Therefore dance for me. Dance for me, Salomé, I beseech you. If you dance for me you may ask of me what you will, and I will give it you, even unto the half of my kingdom.