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An Ideal Husband quotes

Oscar Wilde

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“Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“Life is never fair, Robert. And perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“when the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“there are terrible temptations that it requires strength, strength and courage, to yield to.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“In England people actually try to be brilliant at breakfast.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“Ah! the strength of women comes from the fact that psychology cannot explain us. Men can be analysed, women . . . merely adored.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance, Phipps.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“One should always play fairly ... when one has the winning cards.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
“Questions are never indiscreet. Answers sometimes are.” Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband

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