Oscar Wilde Quotes On Society and Humans

"Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer."

-- Oscar Wilde

"Charity creates a multitude of sins."

-- Oscar Wilde

"In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it."

-- Oscar Wilde

"A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally."

-- Oscar Wilde

"The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius."

-- Oscar Wilde

"Public opinion exists only where there are no ideas."

-- Oscar Wilde

"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike."

-- Oscar Wilde

"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal."

-- Oscar Wilde

"The old-fashioned respect for the young is fast dying out."

-- Oscar Wilde

"Democracy is the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people."

-- Oscar Wilde