Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions: Speeches/Quotations)
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Book Synopsis: "I have the simplest tastes," remarked Oscar Wilde. "I am always satisfied with the best." In this superlative collection of quotations by the great Irish playwright and wit, readers will find the very best of Wilde's scintillating comments on art, human nature, morals, society, politics, history, and numerous other subjects. Epigrams, aphorisms, and other bon mots gleaned from Wilde's enduringly popular plays, essays, and conversation offer amusing, thought-provoking observations that resonate with truth and profundity beneath their comic surface.
Widely acknowledged as the most brilliant talker of his age, Wilde once explained to André Gide, "I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works." This fine collection of nearly 400 quotes, organized by category, contains quotations from both his works and his conversation, including gems from his personal life with which even devotees may be unfamiliar. The result is a splendid introduction to Wilde's mind and personality, embodied in a feast of the English language's most brilliant and perceptive witticisms.
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Looking for a book that is a true masterpiece of wit and wisdom? Look no further! Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations is the ultimate collection of Wilde's scintillating comments on a wide range of subjects. From art to politics, from morals to human nature, Wilde's observations resonate with truth and profundity. Dive into this collection of epigrams, aphorisms, and bon mots, and be prepared to be amazed by the brilliance of Wilde's mind.
There's a reason why Wilde is widely acknowledged as the most brilliant talker of his age. He once famously said, "I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works." And in this book, you'll find his genius in full display. Organized by category, nearly 400 quotes from both his works and personal conversations are brought together to offer a splendid introduction to Wilde's mind and personality. These quotations are a feast of the English language's most brilliant and perceptive witticisms.
Whether you're a long-time fan of Wilde or someone who is new to his work, this collection is a must-have. You'll find yourself captivated by Wilde's razor-sharp wit and his ability to uncover truth through humor. As Wilde himself remarked, "I have the simplest tastes, I am always satisfied with the best." And Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations is truly the best when it comes to capturing the essence of Wilde's brilliance.
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