Category Archives: Wilde Aphorisms

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well-written, or badly written. That is all. –Oscar Wilde Cameron Dailey I fall somewhere in the middle when agreeing or disagreeing on this statement. While I do … Continue reading →

“The moral life of man forms part of the subject-matter of the artist, but the morality of art consists in the perfect use of an imperfect medium.” In 1936, Helmut Newton started his career in film photography. As his career took … Continue reading →

Samantha Wilson   “No artist desires to prove anything. Even things that are true can be proved.”                                                … Continue reading →

“Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault.” – Oscar Wilde “Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope.” – Oscar Wilde   … Continue reading →

“There is no such thing as a moral or immoral book. Books are well-written, or badly written. That is all.” This aphorism by Oscar Wilde stuck out especially to me for several reasons, the main one being how it is … Continue reading →

Mary Andrews “Diversity of opinion about a work of art shows that the work is new, complex, and vital.” I wholeheartedly agree with the above aphorism from the preface of The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891). To illustrate the validity of … Continue reading →

Oak Juneau The critic is he who can translate into another manner or a new material his impression of beautiful things.      Oscar Wilde’s aphorism encapsulates the essence of the critic’s role in the world of art. It suggests … Continue reading →

“To reveal art and conceal the artist is art’s aim.” I found this aphorism to hold incredibly true as although, in many cases, artists like to accept their fame and recognition for their work, I think that the main purpose … Continue reading →