Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast (Penguin Little Black Classics)

I've been a fan of Oscar's for many years. Nice to have a little book of his aphorisms to hand, to dip into when a moment of wit is needed. Nice quality pocket-sized book.

Absolutely wonderful little book, I bought it for a friend who was feeling down! It’s the perfect book to “dip into”, entertaining and thought provoking.

That's part of his wit and charm

I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. Is every one a jewel, no, but there is a lot of humour and unapologetic honesty of feeling behind each delivery, which is it's own kind of addiction.

Wee book fine, but bought for another and £1 price printed on rear yet I paid more than this. Other than that would have gave 5 stars, still wasn't expensive but its the principle.

Fabulous- as only Oscar Wilde can be. A collection of his wry witticisms (often proclaiming his own evident genius!) in one neat little black book! This is fantastic, wonderful to dip into or read in one sitting - one thing's for sure, you will revert back to this frequently! Delighted to find these precious Penguin Little Black Classics in kindle format too - I have several in paperback format, but 'Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast' deserves an open page on my kindle on a permanent basis. This will make you smile :) Highly recommended.

Bought as a gift, she loved it.

These are little books of excerpts, I think I was just expecting 'more' somehow. Not the sellers fault, they are exactly as described but I wouldn't have bought these if I had picked them up in a book shop.

It really gives the understanding of the author and his world. For whoever enjoy philosophy or a fan of Oscar Wilde I suggest this book.

Amazing little book!! I bought this one not knowing it was more of a quote book but that's more on me then amazon. I love Oscar Wildes writing in The Picture of Dorian Gray. HIghly recommend if you love some witty humor

I think this one is easily one of my best reads of 2026 so far. .and the craziest part is that it’s not even a proper storybook. ..It’s basically a collection of Oscar Wilde’s thoughts, observations, experiences, and little truths about life that somehow still feel so relevant now...This book honestly felt like reading wilde’s personal diary. Like you’re sitting with Wilde while he casually says the smartest, funniest, and most painfully accurate things ever... Some lines genuinely made me laugh, and some made me stop and think for a solid minute...It’s such a tiny book, under 50 pages, but somehow it stays in your mind the whole day after reading...Also this book is made for annotating... If I had the physical copy, trust me, it would’ve been full of tabs, highlights, notes..& everything... What I loved most is that it talks about literally every little thing..people, emotions, society, love, sadness, intelligence, human behaviour.. all written with that sharp Wilde sarcasm that makes every line feel iconic...this is my very first Oscar wilde book and totally loveddd this...If you’re someone who loves witty books, relatable thoughts, smart writing, and little brutally honest truths about life, then PLEASE read this one... Absolutely loved it...100% recommending it....💯

I love Penguin, I always know I can expect quality with their products. The book came in great condition. It is small, and I know it is part of the "Little Black Classics" but even that distinction may not prepare you for how small it is. However, for me, this was not an issue. The text is easy to see and read, and this is not a novel, this is more a collection of aphorisms, and in my opinion, a very nice collections of aphorisms. Some are funny and witty, clever and reek of sarcasm, and some are potentially more jarring to the reader, prompting more self-discovery and philosophical thinking. Wilde was a controversial figure in his own time, and I believe a reader will see that upon reading this book. If I may make a recommendation - If you like this, whether because you like Wilde's style of writing, his ability to be witty and deep, sarcastic and genuine simultaneously, perhaps you like challenging views about spirituality, the morality of man, or the gritty reality of life, or maybe you are looking for another collections of aphorisms to grace your coffee table as a conversation piece or quick read - then I would recommend "Aphorisms" by Franz Kafka. There are many different publishers that have collected his aphorisms, but when it comes to Kafka, I always recommend Schocken as a publisher. It isn't his best work, but if you can find an affordable copy, I believe it is worth a read.

Jemand hat über dieses Buch geschrieben: „Wenn Oscar Wilde Twitter hätte“ und ehrlich gesagt trifft es das ziemlich gut. Das Buch ist ein unglaublich unterhaltsamer und interessanter Einblick in seine Gedankenwelt. Viele Passagen sind humorvoll, gleichzeitig aber auch überraschend scharfsinnig und regen immer wieder zum Nachdenken an. Außerdem ist das Buch recht kurz und lässt sich angenehm schnell lesen. Man sollte natürlich bedenken, dass Oscar Wilde ein Autor seiner Zeit war und manche Aussagen oder Ansichten heute veraltet wirken können. Trotzdem finde ich gerade die Mischung aus Witz, Beobachtungsgabe und pointierten Gedanken unglaublich spannend. Ich bin definitiv ein großer Fan.