“I've now realised for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.”

“In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.”

“When I was young I thought money was the most important thing in life, now that I'm old - I know it is!”

“Jack: [Slowly and hesitatingly] “Gwendolen–Cecily–it is very painful for me to be forced to speak the truth. It is the first time in my life that I have ever been reduced to such a painful position, and I am really quite inexperienced in doing anything of the kind.”

“I remembered what you had said to me on that wonderful evening we first dined together, about the search for beauty being the real secret of life…”

“I am always late on principle, my principle being that punctuality is the thief of time.”

“Life is too important to be taken seriously.”