Oscar Wilde Quotes - Page 3

You dislike Basil because, without his art, his life is horribly plain. Unlike Dorian who has made an art out of his life. Basil produces art; Dorian consumes it and lets it overwhelm him.

Don’t just wish and dream—take action to make it happen.

Never expect to be accepted without criticism. Never forget to appreciate.

Very little effort is needed to create a prosperous life. Focus on positivity, prosperity, and love.

You don’t have to be a rich person to have a great life. You have to be a person of value to enjoy the beauty of life.

Some believe that as an icon the image of Oscar Wilde is too old and notorious--all right, not an icon, let him be our oriflamme.

Marriage is a matter for common sense.""But women who have common sense are so curiously plain, father, aren't they? Of course I only speak from heresay?""No woman, plain or pretty, has any common sense at all, sir. Common sense is the privilege of our sex.

Be selfless to find yourself.

You are nothing but a reflection of your imagination. Be yourself to create a better self.

I want to be good. I can't bear the idea of my soul being hideous.

You are a leader if your vision, mission, and actions inspire others to emulate you or follow your path.

Forgiveness with kindness is the best revenge.

Happiness is very simple. To be happy, think happiness.

We are blessed with a finite life, but our imaginations are infinite.

To enjoy the magnificence of life, drink every drop of life and get drunk.

A huge part of losing weight is believing you have the power to do it.

The ultimate purpose of education is to learn how to reveal your own unique beauty.

There are two kinds of people. There are those who love you and make your life beautiful. There are those that hurt you and the pain encourages you to be wonderful.

Let prosperity flow into you like the waves of love and kindness that fill your heart and mind.

For a peaceful world, the golden rules to live by are mutual understanding, respect, tolerance, forgiveness, and love.

Be courageous! Never fear to share your knowledge and wisdom with others. It will help you to be wiser.

You don’t need money to be kind, but you cannot be kind without a heart.

Our education system often teaches us how to conform more than how to wonder and venture.

Start each morning with appreciation, love, and gratitude.

Love is a byproduct of deep appreciation.

To achieve all of your goals, focus on one goal at a time.

The greatest wealth is a loving peaceful mind.

I am not apologetic. I don’t define or defend my philosophical thoughts. You have to feel them, think about them, imagine them, and then try to understand them. My thoughts are my truths. They may not be your truth, and that is fine with me.

It is the stupid and the ugly who have the best of it in this world

I love talking about nothing, father. It is the only thing I know anything about.

You can’t start a new life if you continue to dwell in your past.

I am not perfect, but if I looked perfect to everyone I must have been rocking imperfect perfectly to a few imperfect souls that seek imperfection vs. perfection, in an imperfect world where God asks us to seek perfection for our imperfect souls.

Your outer charm and beauty attract me. Your inner beauty of kindness and a caring heart seduces me.

We are born to unfold the beauty of life and to adorn the universe with unique thoughts.

Never forget to love your enemies and pray for their well-being.

When you are ready, every door will open automatically for you.

An action taken with positive thoughts will never produce negative results.

Ah! Summer is here. Celebrate the lights, dance with the blooming flowers, swim with the heart touching waves, sing under the dreamy starlight, dance with the winds, fall in love with the blue sky and the simple joys of life.

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast

Photographs are the reflection of untold stories, unseen beauties, unexpressed emotions, and the unheard songs of life.

He who loves you deeply owns you without your knowledge.

He was a man of most subtle and refined intellect. A man of culture, charm, and distinction. One of the most intellectual men I ever met.""I prefer a gentlemanly fool any day. There is more to be said for stupidity than people imagine. Personally I have a great admiration for stupidity. It is a sort of fellow-feeling, I suppose.

Ah! Your heavenly smile makes my heart dance with the ecstasy of life.

In order to create a positive life, you have to have a positive vision and take creative actions.

When you are ready to be done with the day, praise yourself with love and kindness for the hard work and accomplishments made during the day.

When in Reading Gaol he told me that the warders in the dock had been gentle and kind, but the visit of the chaplain in his first prison began with these words:'Mr. Wilde, did you have morning prayers in your house?''I am sorry... I fear not.''You see where you are now!

To be a philosopher you do not need to be a professor but you do have to love and understand nature.

So with curious eyes and sick surmiseWe watched him day by day,And wondered if each one of usWould end the self-same way,For none can tell to what red HellHis sightless soul may stray.

You truly live when you have an abundant mindset and help others to create abundance.

A moment of kindness can fill your heart with infinite joy.

The currency of a happy life is not money, but it is pure love.

If you don’t exist, then for you nothing exists.

This moment is the most important and beautiful moment of your life. Live it, love it, and enjoy it!

Our job is to make others feel better and to find happiness. It will ultimately make you happy and abundant.

All that matters in life is that you are happy with where you are, what you are, and with whom you are. Everything around you will be happy and smile with you. If that isn’t success, then what is?

I can write no stately proemAs a prelude to my lay;From a poet to a poemI would dare to say.For if of these fallen petalsOne to you seem fair,Love will waft it till it settlesOn your hair.And when wind and winter hardenAll the loveless land,It will whisper of the garden,You will understand.

Life is an incredible adventure into the mysterious unknown future.

A leader becomes great by inspiring others to do great things.

The best teacher teaches by inspiring students to learn by showing them the ultimate purpose of learning.

Turn your failure into a fairytale.