The 60 best Oscar Wilde phrases
Oscar Wilde He was born in Ireland in 1854 and died in France in 1900, a prominent poet, writer, playwright and renowned wit who emerged at an early age. Interestingly, the British author was homeschooled until he was 9 years old, receiving a home but cultured education from his parents.
Among his qualities, Oscar Wilde was interested in the aesthetic movement, "art for art's sake" and poetry. In addition, surely influenced by the philanthropic nature of his father, he politically positioned himself for an anarchist socialism that cost him more than one dislike with the authorities.
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Oscar Wilde's most famous phrases
He was an outgoing, unique, groundbreaking character who at times was immersed in a scandal for breaking the social norms of manhood. He came to be accused of being homosexual, a crime at that time.
Here we leave you some of Oscar Wilde's most outstanding phrases.
1. Experience has no ethical value, it is simply the name we give to our mistakes
In this way the author described what experience is concerned.
2. A man can be happy with any woman as long as he does not love her
The complexity of love is described, in the manner of Wilde, in this statement.
3. We go years without living at all, and suddenly our whole life is concentrated in a single instant
Sometimes happiness is measured in an instant.
4. Women are made to be loved, not to be understood
Oscar Wilde saw the relationship between a man and a woman in this way.
5. I have long conversations with myself, and I'm so smart that sometimes I don't understand a word I'm saying
That was how witty and extravagant the author was.
6. There is nothing like the love of a married woman. It's one thing no husband has a clue about
A phrase to reflect on marriage.
7. If you want to know what a woman really says, look at her, don't listen to her
The female figure was a very popular theme for Oscar Wilde. She felt passion.
8. The least common in this world is living. Most people exist
Sometimes we go so unnoticed that we seem to have no soul.
9. The only advantage of playing with fire is that you learn not to get burned
Human beings only learn by making mistakes.
10. Loving yourself is the beginning of an adventure that lasts a lifetime
To love others, we have to love ourselves first.
11. I'm not going to stop talking to him just because he's not listening to me. I like to listen to myself
Ingenious and exceptional he showed himself in any situation.
12. We should never get married if we intend to stay in love
This is how Wilde reflected on marriage.
13. God made a separate world for each person, and in that world we must try to live together all
Each person is different, and we must all have empathy for each other.
14. The questions are never intrusive, the answers are
A phrase for deep reflection.
15. A cynical man is one who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing
Cynicism is a recurring theme in many Western writers.
16. If you want to enrage your enemy, forgive him
A peculiar way to make peace with a persona non grata.
17. Children love their parents. When they grow up, they judge them
Reason or fallacy?
18. The best way to get rid of a temptation is to fall into it
We must not suppress our instincts. If we feel like something, we consume it.
19. The only way for a man to behave with a woman is to make love to her
It seems that Oscar Wilde saw little more than a sexual object in women, unfortunately.
20. Work is the refuge for those who have nothing to do
This is how the British author criticized the labor system in which he lived.
21. The worst thing in this world is not being on the lips of others, but not being on the lips of anyone
Criticism is better than being ignored.
22. Man believes in the impossible, not the improbable
It is part of the ambition that moves man to progress and development.
23. We judge others because we do not dare with ourselves
We would have to learn to be more self-critical and not focus so much on others.
24. Advising the poor on economics is like advising a hungry person to eat less
Oscar Wilde was a staunch defender of socialism and the working class.
25. Society never forgives the dreamer. Yes to the criminal
Social pressure is high when we want to stand out with something different.
26. The best thing you can do to a child is for him to be happy
Above education and giving everything, what a child needs is to feel good.
27. Ambition is the refuge of failure
For some, ambition is stupid.
28. Good health is not getting up early or doing sports
Oscar Wilde always so critical of established stereotypes.
29. Men are analyzed, women loved
Once again affirm the constant love that women need.
30. Success goes to the strong and failure goes to the weak
History is always written by the victors.
31. He would do anything to get young again, except play sports
He did not like physical exercise or discipline.
32. The only thing that consoles men for the stupid things committed, is the pride of doing them
Pride is a very dangerous weapon, which often leads us to error.
33. The less said about the wounds of life, the better
Positivism above all.
34. Two rules for writing: have something to say and say it
A rule that every good writer should apply.
35. Laughter is not a bad start for friendship
Oscar Wilde's sense of humor was part of his personality and quirkiness.
36. Ugly women are jealous of their husbands
Curious way of relating the physical to marital behavior.
37. Believing is very monotonous, doubt and curiosity are exciting
Interesting contribution to explore new experiences.
39. Being talked about is awful. That they don't talk, it's worse
Being ignored is the worst of evils.
40. A woman able to tell her age, she is able to tell everything
This is how the playwright measured the sincerity of the female sex.
41. When a man marries the second time, it is because he loved the first time
This phrase will give food for thought to those who make a second commitment.
42. Nothing worthwhile can be taught
This invokes us to think deeply.
43. Beauty needs no explanation, it is superior to genius
Beauty is not something that needs interpretation. Just observation.
44. People are just boring or charming. Not good or bad
The British author hated labels, especially those with a negative charge.
45. Young people think that money is everything, and when they get older they see it
It is the law of life. He happens to all of us as we grow older.
46. Suffering from your own faults, that's the nightmare of life
We forgive exterior errors and damages, but not ours.
47. Singles should pay more taxes. It is not fair that they are richer than the others
A fun way to reflect on being single.
48. As a bad person, I'm a complete mess
Some said that Oscar Wilde never did anything wrong or hurt anyone.
49. I choose my friends for their appearance, my acquaintances for their character, and my enemies for their reason.
It is very important to know why we surround ourselves with those around us.
50. We all live in the sewers, but some of us look at the stars
It is a matter of knowing how to take life with philosophy.
51. When I think of my flaws, I immediately fall asleep
You never have to think about the bad, but rather enhance the good virtues.
52. Music is the closest thing to tears and memories
Oscar Wilde was in love with musical art.
53. Temptation is the only thing I can't contain
Again the author invokes non-containment or emotional repression.
54. In marriage the woman has all the cards but she loses the game
This statement must be understood by the time that Oscar Wilde lived.
55. The more conservative the ideas, the more revolutionary
The more radical you are, the more changes you can make.
56. Modern journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community
He was a great critic of journalism and his contribution to society.
57. Married men are horribly boring when they are good
He already said it, getting married is a mistake for lasting love.
58. In art as in love, tenderness is what gives strength
A good metaphor to understand passion in art.
59. There is no man rich enough to buy his past
The past can be a very heavy emotional burden.
60. Getting natural is the most difficult of the poses
We live conditioned and dogmatized by too many standards.
