Who said “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”?

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It's credited to Oscar Wilde, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable source from Oscar Wilde's lifetime: Anonymous, Success Magazine (1908), after Wilde's death.

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“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”
— Oscar Wilde
DisputedNo reliable source from Oscar Wilde's lifetime: Anonymous, Success Magazine (1908), after Wilde's death. · evidenceHappiness
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APA

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” [Quotation attributed to Oscar Wilde]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21147-some-cause-happiness-wherever-they-go-others-whenever/

MLA

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” Attributed to Oscar Wilde. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21147-some-cause-happiness-wherever-they-go-others-whenever/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” Attributed to Oscar Wilde. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21147-some-cause-happiness-wherever-they-go-others-whenever/.

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