Oscar Wilde

There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

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Oscar Wilde

(1856-1900), The Wit & Humor of Oscar Wilde, 1959, edited by Alvin Redman It is sad. One half of the world does not believe in God, and the other half […] www.english-slang.com

talk down

[talk down] {v.} 1. To make (someone) silent by talking louder or longer. * /Sue tried to give her ideas, but the other girls talked her down./ Compare: [SHOUT DOWN] […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Oscar Wilde

The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself. www.english-slang.com

Oscar Wilde

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. www.english-slang.com

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