As for conversation, there are only five women in London worth talking to, and two of these can't be admitted into decent society.

As for conversation, there are only five women in London worth talking to, and two of these can’t be admitted into decent society.

– Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray, Chapter 4. In his advice on women to the newly loved-up Dorian, Lord Henry is not very impressed by the conversational skills of women in London. Of course he thinks are mainly for decoration, doesn’t he?

Oscar Wilde Quotes