Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Oscar Wilde

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Work

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Diversion Classics)

This novel delves into the consequences of pursuing unending youth and beauty, featuring a protagonist whose portrait ages while he remains youthful. The story raises questions about the nature of beauty and the cost of ambition. more

Author

Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more

You May Also Like

“Lucy swayed in shock. A gust of wind moaned through the conservatory and blew out all but one of her candles. Simon must have done this. He’d destroyed his fairyland conservatory. Why? She sank to her knees, huddled on the cold floor, her one remaining flame cradled in her numb palms. She’d seen how tenderly Simon had cared for his plants. Remembered the look of pride when she’d first discovered the dome and fountain. For him to have smashed all this . . . He must have lost hope. All hope.”

FirstsLooksDoneLostWindPrideColdPlantDestroyedRememberedKneesFlamesShockCandlePalmsFountainNumbLucyDomesConservatoryLost Hope
Author:Elizabeth Hoyt
Create image

“The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life of the Kingdom of the Heavens into every corner of human existence.”

WorldNeedsHumansTodayChristianCultureJesusHeavenChristExistenceIssuesStudentsJesus ChristCornersProfessionKingdomsLive LifeDiscipleWorld TodayHuman ExistenceHeartbreakingApprentice
Book:The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings on Discipleship
Create image