Seven Oscar Wilde Quotes That Will Inspire You

Oscar Wilde was known for his keen sense of humor. Convinced that people never listen, he told the story of how he was once late for dinner, to which he apologized and explained that he had to interrogate an aunt he had just killed. The hostess replied, “Don’t worry, I’m glad you’re here now.”

The son of a writer and surgeon, he became famous for his plays, such as the popular The Importance of Being Earnest, and for the only novel he had ever written, The Picture of Dorian Gray . He was also known for his statements that showed how he felt about certain things. Let’s take a look at some of these statements.

Live life to the fullest

Distractions also existed in Oscar Wilde’s time, but today they have multiplied. It’s no longer strange to see someone walking down the street staring like a zombie at the screen of their smartphone, not even paying attention to what’s going on around them. We are unable to look up and behold life.

Life cannot be written or seen on a computer or phone screen. Life is what we touch, smell and feel when we see the real world.

The importance of making mistakes

Throughout our lives we make many mistakes and it is precisely these mistakes that teach us what not to let happen again. These lessons that life teaches us is what we call experience.

The true strength of every person lies in learning from every experience, whether positive or negative. It’s every time we hit the ground with a thud, rise again with hope for the future, rejecting the idea that the past is the best predictor of what’s to come.

The rules of writing, according to Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde wrote many plays, stories and poems, and finally came to the conclusion that the most important thing is that you have something to say and simply say it. There are so many rules for writing that have been devised, rules that have been followed by many writers and to which many writers have also added.

In reality, writing is like life and only two things are important: having an idea and carrying it out. You can read rules and follow them, but it is fundamental to promote your own creativity, the creation of your own ideas and the implementation of each of these ideas. Dreams are beautiful, but only by being brave will they become reality.

Love the most important person in your life

A good sense of self-esteem and loving yourself is the foundation of a healthy life. Other people’s opinions influence us way too much  and we say too many negative things to ourselves. It is important to limit this and to reflect on all the good and beautiful things you have in your life.

Stop and think about the things you tell yourself every day. Replace any “I can’t” with an “I will.” Willpower is the first step you need to take to do what you want. Don’t let your thoughts fill you with negativity and don’t build walls against your own existence.

Celebrate the success of your friends

In our society it is normal to be jealous of the success of others. Many people pretend to be happy that things are going well for someone else, but in fact they are unable to accept that person’s success and be truly happy for them because they are eaten up with jealousy inside.

Oscar Wilde was an important person in his time. He was born into a family that had more than enough resources and led a pleasant life. However, at one point in his life, Oscar was charged with committing lewd acts and was sentenced to two years in prison. When he was released, he moved to Paris, changed his name and died in utter poverty at the age of 46.

Learn to be genuinely happy for your friends’ successes. The sensitivity this requires is necessary to have healthy and long-lasting relationships with other people. And look for people who can be happy for you and who will sincerely celebrate your success.

Trade now

We spend a lot of time dreaming, thinking about what we want to do, but meanwhile, we are completely absorbed in daily tasks. This forces us to lose hope because we feel further and further removed from our dreams and we do nothing to achieve them, to take a risk and leave our comfort zone.

Oscar Wilde was a dreamer, but it’s not enough just to be a dreamer; you also have to act. Find something you are passionate about and make it part of your life. You only live once and your time is limited, so dive into your passion and enjoy every minute, every heartbeat, as much as you can.

Follow your heart and do crazy things

In this life you have to do crazy things and follow your heart and your intuition. Your heart already knows what you want, so even if your mind denies it, listen to your heart. Remember that many of the people who have achieved great things in the history of mankind were seen as crazy in their time.

If you want to take a trip, just take it. If you want to kiss someone you are attached to, just kiss them. If you don’t like your job, just give it up and look for another one. If you want to paint, buy a canvas and paint and start painting. It’s your life, no one will live it for you. No one will give it back to you so that you can lead it again.

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