“The only thing that one really knows about human nature is that it changes. Change is the one quality we can predicate of it. The systems that fail are those that rely on the permanency of human nature, and not on its growth and development.”

Irish playwright and wit of the late 19th century, Wilde was celebrated for his razor-sharp wit and satirical genius. His works, including *The Importance of Being Earnest*, blend humor with social critique, while his aphorisms remain enduringly quotable.