Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

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Irish playwright, poet, and novelist who is best known for The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. He is also famous for his memorable, witty epigrams.

  • When was
    Oscar Wilde born?

    Oscar Wilde was born on Monday, October 16, 1854

  • Where was
    Oscar Wilde born?

    Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland

  • How old is
    Oscar Wilde?

    Oscar Wilde is 170

Best Quotes

  • America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.
  • Anybody can be good in the country. There are no temptations there.
  • As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.
  • Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
  • Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.
  • Life is too important to be taken seriously.
  • Man can believe the impossible, but man can never believe the improbable.
  • Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
  • A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
  • Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

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