Oscar Wilde Quotes About Sincerity
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The value of an idea has nothing whatever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
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Taking sides is the beginning of sincerity, and earnestness follows shortly afterwards, and the human being becomes a bore.
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A good friend will always stab you in the front.
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The worst vice of the fanatic is his sincerity.
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If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
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A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.
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The value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it. Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
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She has form," he said to himself, as he walked away through the grove - "that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artists; she is all style, without any sincerity. She would not sacrifice herself for others. She thinks merely of music, and everybody knows that arts are selfish. Still, it must be admitted that she has some beautiful notes in her voice. What a pity it is that they do not mean anything, or do any practical good.
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In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.
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In all unimportant matters, style, not sincerity, is the essential. In all important matters, style, not sincerity, is the essential.
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