“Society, civilized society at least, is never very ready to believe anything to the detriment of those who are both rich and fascinating.”

“Never speak disrespectfully of Society, Algernon. Only people who can’t get into it do that.”

“Thirty-five is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years.”

“Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer.”

“Oh, I love London Society! It has immensely improved. It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics. Just what Society should be.”

“LADY BRACKNELLThirty-five is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. Lady Dumbleton is an instance in point. To my own knowledge she has been thirty-five ever since she arrived at the age of forty, which was many years ago now.”

“In America, the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefit of their inexperience.”