“In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” — Oscar Wilde Source: 1892 play Lady Windermere’s Fan, Act 3 (Dumby)
Lady Windermere's Fan (play)
Oscar Wilde Quote
“… there are moments when one has to choose between living one’s own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands.” — Oscar Wilde Source: 1892 play Lady Windermere’s Fan, Act 2 (Lord Darlington)
Oscar Wilde Quote
“… you’ve lost your figure and you’ve lost your character. Don’t lose your temper; you have only got one.” — Oscar Wilde Source: Lady Windermere’s Fan, Act 3, 1891 (Cecil Graham)