Oscar Wilde, (1854-1900) Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, writer Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Oscar Wilde Quote “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.”Oscar Wilde ~ Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, writerThe Soul of Man Under Socialism Authority , Conscience , Integrity , Self-Determination Ratings and Comments Reply J Carlton, Calgary 11/12/12 A thousand stars... Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats understand this...both are draconian / authoritarian entities that should be vanquished from our society if we are to be a truly free people. Restore the Republic - Abolish the Fed. Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/12/12 Carlton, very well said. That I could also rate this countless times with innumerable stars. The most selfish religion I can imagine (socialism) completely fulfills and proves this quote. In the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land, the selfish takers out numbered and voted (voter fraud not here considered) selfless producers. An extreme example is, Mr. Obamunist Goodwrench the assassin even has American's and others murdered with impunity because they won't comply or submit to his wishes. Reply E Archer, NYC 11/12/12 There is no obligation to sacrifice oneself for the good of society -- that is simply self-righteous servitude leading to suicide. This defines the individualist from the collectivist. Reply jim k, Austin 12/20/19 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 12/20/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Oscar Wilde quote is found in these categories: Authority quotes Conscience quotes Integrity quotes Self-Determination quotes About Oscar Wilde Bio of Oscar Wilde Quotations by Oscar Wilde Books by/about Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde videos Oscar Wilde on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Oscar Wilde