Creative Quotations from Oscar Wilde (1856-1900)

Creative Quotations from . . .

Oscar Wilde
(1856-1900) born on Oct 16

Anglo-Irish "playwright, novelist". "He was noted for his flamboyant witty, sophisticated plays, e.g., "The Importance of Being Ernest," 1895."

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Political life at Washington is like political life in a suburban vestry.

"He was always late on principle, his principle being that punctuality is the thief of time."

"One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art."

Dullness is the coming of age of seriousness.

Absolute catholicity of taste is not without its dangers. It is only an auctioneer who should admire all schools of art.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	""The American Invasion," in Court and Society Review (March 1887)."
R:	""The Picture of Dorian Gray," ch. 4 (1891), commenting on Lord Henry."
A:	""Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young," in "Chameleon," (London), Dec 1894."
N:	""Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young," in "Chameleon," (London, Dec 1894)."
K:	""Pall Mall Gazette," (London) 8 Feb 1886."