Oscar Wilde

A sentimentalist is simply one who desires to have the luxury of an emotion without paying for it.

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Oscar Wilde

To the critic the work of art is simply a suggestion for a new work of his own, that need not necessarily bear any obvious resemblance to the thing it […] www.sky-net-eye.com

Oscar Wilde

(1856-1900), The Wit & Humor of Oscar Wilde, 1959, edited by Alvin Redman It is sad. One half of the world does not believe in God, and the other half […] www.sky-net-eye.com

in the lap of luxury

[in the lap of luxury] {adv. phr.} Well supplied with luxuries; having most things that money can buy. * /Mike grew up in the lap of luxury./ Compare: [ON EASY […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Wilde Oscar

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854 – November 30, 1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. Known for his barbed wit, he was one […] www.sky-net-eye.com

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на полном серьезе

[на полном серьезе] {adv. phr.} {informal} [na `polnom ser'`joze] Saying completely, absolutely seriously.

good grief!

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now or never

[now or never] {adv. phr.} Exclusively at the present time. * /Mike said, "Now that Paul has resigned, there is a perfect […]