If one puts forward an idea to a true Englishman--always a rash thing to do, he never dreams of considering whether the idea is right or wrong. The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
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The best humorous quotes by Oscar Wilde
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What is the difference between scandal and gossip? Oh! Gossip is charming! History is merely gossip. But scandal is gossip made tedious by morality. A man who moralizes is a hypocrite, and a woman who does so is invariably plain.
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Three autographs always inspire complete confidence, even in money-lenders.
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Sentiment is all very well for the button-hole. But the essential thing for a necktie is style. A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.
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To many, no doubt, he will seem to be somewhat blatant and bumptious, but we prefer to regard him as being simply British.
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When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. It is excessively boring.
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To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable.
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My husband is a sort of promissory note. I am tired of meeting him.
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Many a woman has a past, but I am told that she has at least a dozen, and that they all fit.
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In a Temple everyone should be serious, except the thing that is worshipped.
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