Oscar Wilde Quote on Friends, Acquaintances and Enemies

„I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.“

Oscar WildeOscar Wilde describes choosing friends, acquaintances, and enemies with a sharp focus on character and intellect.
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Oscar Wilde was a 19th-century Irish writer, poet, and playwright known for his sharp wit and social criticism.

A cynical view on friendship and enmity by Oscar Wilde.


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Oscar Wilde quote about choosing friends, acquaintances, and enemies

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish writer and playwright, famous for his novels, plays, and aphorisms. He is regarded as one of the greatest masters of the English language and a keen critic of Victorian society. Wilde also spent time in prison due to his homosexuality, becoming an important figure in LGBTQ+ cultural history.

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