Irish poet and playwright
Perhaps one of the most difficult things for us to do is to choose a notable and joyous dress for men. There would be more joy in life if we were to accustom ourselves to use all the beautiful colours we can in fashioning our own clothes.
While we look to the dramatist to give romance to realism, we ask of the actor to give realism to romance.
I think it is perfectly natural for any artist to admire intensely and love a young man. It is an incident in the life of almost every artist.
It is only an auctioneer who can equally and impartially admire all schools of art.
I have never given adoration to any body except myself.
Woman begins by resisting a man's advances and ends by blocking his retreat.
The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray.
In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.
I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.
Sometimes the poor are praised for being thrifty. But to recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less.