Nothing makes one so vain as being told that one is a sinner.

Well, I can’t help going to see Sibyl play, even if it is only for an act. I get hungry for her presence; and when I think of the wonderful soul that is hidden away in that little ivory body, I am filled with awe." "You can dine with me to-night, Dorian, can’t you?" He shook his head. "To night she is Imogen," he answered, "and tomorrow night she will be Juliet." "When is she Sibyl Vane?" "Never." "I congratulate you.

Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer.

Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes.

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

It is he who has broken the bond of marriage - not I. I only break its bondage.

Cecily. This is no time for wearing the shallow mask of manners. When I see a spade I call it a spade. Gwendolen. [Satirically.] I am glad to say that I have never seen a spade. It is obvious that our social spheres have been widely different.