A critic should be taught to criticise a work of art without making any reference to the personality of the author.
From Oscar Wilde
I have a dining room done in different shades of white, with white cushions embroidered in yellow silk: the effect is absolutely delightful and the room beautiful.
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.
I have never given adoration to any body except myself.
I have nothing to declare except my genius.
I find it harder and harder every day to live up to my blue china.
A poet can survive everything but a misprint.
I want my food dead. Not sick, not dying, dead.
A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.
The salesman knows nothing of what he is selling save that he is charging a great deal too much for it.
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