The Quotable Oscar Wilde: A Collection of Wit and Wisdom

by Running Press

"I must die as I lived, beyond my means." Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five neat sections useful for any situation, this book is perfect for either enjoying in small bites or devouring in one sitting. Featuring a biography, quotes, a poem and short story, it is a must have for Wilde lovers and novices alike.

Genres: Classics, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 26, 2013

About the author

Imprint of Hachette Book Group.

Reviews

[[ J o ] · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Tis darling, of course, and Wilde is one of the wittiest and most wonderful writers that has ever lived. However, none of the quotes have sources so hot have no idea where they came from and I'm not in doubt that some of them are mis-attributes or at least mis-quoted. It's just a fun little book that looks adorable on a shelf.

However, it should have been green since that was Oscar's favourite colour.


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[Oier Quincoces · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5.

"Anyone can sympathize with the suffering of a friend; it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend's success".

[Amanda ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Education is a wonderful thing, provided you always remember that nothing worth knowing can ever be taught.”

[Avery · Rating 4 out of 5]

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”

[Donna (will never finish her TBR) · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading The Picture of Dorian Gray last year, I decided to buy this beautiful little book. And I'm not disappointed in it at all, as I absolutely loved it! It has definitely urged me to read his other works

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some brilliant quotes! These little books are great.

[Dennise Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As advertised this book is a very short collection of some of Oscar Wilde’s witty remarks and thoughts. This book is super tiny and cute, I gifted it to my niece after I read it because it makes a perfect gift and is very easy to read. I absolutely loved the fact that the book ended with The Nightingale and the Rose, which clearly is meant to inspire you to pick up the full length works of Oscar Wilde. I believe the editors accomplished exactly what they set out to achieve when putting together this collection.

[Reyes Espinosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was thanks to this lovely little book that I finally came across Wilde’s poetry, which unfortunately is not nearly as well known as his plays. I’ve come to find that in spite of it not being very popular, it is certainly gorgeous, even bewitching. Do yourself a favour and read his poem titled “Her Voice.”

[Eira J · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s amazing how such a cute little book can bring up so much excitement and emotion. I read it all at once, and the short story at the end ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ was absolutely the perfect way to finish. I can’t wait to keep this in my pocket and take it out for little nuggets of inspiration during a slow lonely day.

[Kirsty Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyable selection of quotes and the biography of Oscar Wilde with a addition of a poem and short heartbreaking story of a nightingale dying to create a rose for her human neighbour to give to a object of his affection who in turn didn’t love him and then he discards the rose. Other than that worth a read

[John Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of Oscar Wilde quotes and also contains a poem and a short story at the end. Oscar Wilde has come up with some brilliant quotes, the poem, and the short story was also excellent.

[Sarah Pieraccini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely little books of quotes and poems by Oscar Wilde. Easy and quick to read.

[Rachel Redhead · Rating 3 out of 5]

with a biography and selection of poetry and short stories this book still finds space from some of Wilde's more witty and acerbic lines from his books and correspondence

[.*•. ☾ sephia ☾ .•*. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Really good book with cute quotes and pictures, and includes one of the saddest stories I have ever read, and may read to my future children as a lesson.
Cute cover also.

[christine ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is the fanciest book I have ever touched. loved it! the design, the illustrations, everything is just... *chef's kiss*

[Veronica Leigh]

This was a cute mini book! I really liked the short story at the end, and getting to know a bit more about Oscar Wilde.

[Andrew Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing worth knowing can ever be taught

[✨Isla✨ Heartford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm just going to carry this around with me

[Sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

man i love oscar wilde. the photos and illustrations in this were marvelous

[sydnee · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Nightingale and The Rose short story at the end 😭😭😭

[Emily L. S · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine Whig type

[Meike Kors · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mooie collectie van de bekendste poems en gezegden van oscar wilde. Slimme vent die zijn weg met woorden kent.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's got some fun quotes, although the short story is not one if my favorites.

[Stella Wenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some quotes feel off to me but maybe that's just because I don't know the context. But damn that story of The Nightingale and The Rose is heartwrenching.

[Mariah M · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[clochard du tribunal · Rating 5 out of 5]

"only dull people are brilliant at breakfast" but there's a biography to it. love the pocket size though.

[Ali Alatas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes I feel like Mr. Wilde doesn't know what he's talking about.

[nisha luther · Rating 5 out of 5]

they could never make me hate you oscar

[Dianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

So tiny - great as a little present.

[Maddelline · Rating 4 out of 5]

i just loved the story of The Nightingale and the rose