“Marriage is a matter for common sense." "But women who have common sense are so curiously plain, father, aren't they? Of course I only speak from heresay?" "No woman, plain or pretty, has any common sense at all, sir. Common sense is the privilege of our sex.”
This literary work delves into the complexities of relationships and moral dilemmas within the upper classes of the late 19th century. It explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the public versus private lives of its characters. more
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
“Ah! that is the great thing in life, to live the truth.”
“You never doubt, ever?" Emma shook her head. "Doubt is the pinprick in the life raft.”