WIST Quotations

Scalzi, John -- Lock In, ch. 3 [Shane] (2014)

Dave — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:54:46 +0000

Rich people show their appreciation through favors. When everyone you know has more money than they know what to do with, money stops being a useful transactional tool. So instead you offer favors. Deals. Quid pro quos. Things that involve personal involvement rather than money. Because when you’re that rich, your personal time is your limiting factor.

John Scalzi (b. 1969) American writer
Lock In, ch. 3 [Shane] (2014)
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Richardson, James -- Vectors: Aphorisms and Ten-Second Essays, # 2 (2001)

Dave — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:00:53 +0000

Those who demand consideration for their sacrifices were making investments, not sacrifices.

James Richardson (b. 1950) American poet
Vectors: Aphorisms and Ten-Second Essays, # 2 (2001)

Wilde, Oscar -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

WILDE: I wish I had said that.
WHISTLER: You will, Oscar, you will.

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) Irish poet, wit, dramatist
(Attributed)

An anecdotal exchange between Wilde and James Whistler, associated with how Wilde was known for reusing epigrams and witticisms from various folk, usually not crediting them.

References to the exchange date back, in various sources and forms, as far as 1886, with the specific language varying, and the original bon mot from (usually) Whistler not mentioned. More details and discussion: “I Wish I Had Said That” “You Will, Oscar, You Will” – Quote Investigator®.