“If a man needs an elaborate tombstone in order to remain in the memory of his country, it is clear that his living at all was an act of absolute superfluity.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde
This book compiles a selection of the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde, showcasing his sharp intellect and humorous perspective on various subjects including art, society, and human nature. more
Author
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
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“The sign of a Philistine age is the cry of immorality against art.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Illustrated)
Source: Collected Works of Oscar Wilde: The Plays, the Poems, the Stories and the Essays Including De Profundis
“He thinks like a Tory, and talks like a Radical, and that's so important nowadays.”
Source: The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan; Salome; A Woman of No Importance; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest
Source: Epigrams of Oscar Wilde
Source: The Importance of Being Earnest: Revised Edition
“Yes, I am a thorough republican. No other form of government is so favorable to the growth of art.”
“The old-fashioned respect for the young is fast dying out.”
Source: The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde
“Vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people.”
Source: The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan; Salome; A Woman of No Importance; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest