Oscar Wilde ( 10 of 342 )
In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin.
In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin.
Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.
Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.
The final mystery is oneself.
The final mystery is oneself.
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.
What we have to do, what at any rate it is our duty to do, is to revive the old read more
What we have to do, what at any rate it is our duty to do, is to revive the old art of Lying.
I can resist anything except temptation.
I can resist anything except temptation.
And thus we rust Life's iron chain Degraded and alone: And some men curse, and some men weep, read more
And thus we rust Life's iron chain Degraded and alone: And some men curse, and some men weep, And some men make no moan: But God's eternal Laws are kind And break the heart of stone. And every human heart that breaks, In prison-cell or yard, Is as that broken box that gave Its treasure to the Lord, And filled the unclean leper's house With the scent of costliest nard. Ah! happy they whose hearts can break And peace of pardon win! How else may man make straight his plan And cleanse his soul from sin? How else but through a broken heart May Lord Christ enter in?
One kiss breaches the distance between friendship and love
One kiss breaches the distance between friendship and love
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.
