To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness."

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.

"Long engagements give people the opportunity of finding out each other's character before marriage, which is never advisable."

I can't help detesting my relations. I suppose it comes from the fact that none of us can stand other people having the same faults as ourselves.

Never speak disrespectfully of Society. Only people who can't get into it do that.