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

Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.

There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing.

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

One knows so well the popular idea of health: the English country gentleman galloping after a fox - the unspeakable in full pursuit of the unbeatable.

One should always be in love. That's the reason one should never marry.

In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.

Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.

I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal. Why, one may be accepted. One usually is, I believe. Then the excitement is all over. The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact.