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George Bernard Shaw Quotes

Biography: George Bernard Shaw, known for his influential plays and critical soci... more Biography: George Bernard Shaw, known for his influential plays and critical social commentary, was a renowned Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist. Born in 1856, Shaw penned classics such as "Pygmalion" and "Saint Joan." His works often tackled contemporary social issues, showcasing his wit and advocacy for reforms. less
"Lack of money is the root of all evil."
Tags: Society, Wealth, Money, Poverty, Economics
"The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business."
Tags: Ethics, Respect, Curiosity, Boundaries, Privacy
"The man who writes about himself and his own time is the only man who writes about all people and all time."
Tags: Philosophy, Authenticity, Literature, Self-reflection, Writing
"Beware of the man who does not return your blow; he neither forgives you nor allows you to forgive yourself."
Tags: Wisdom, Human nature, Psychology, Conflict, Forgiveness
"Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get."
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Contentment, Decision-making, Consequences
"The greatest of evils and the worst of crimes is poverty."
Tags: Compassion, Society, Morality, Social justice, Human rights
"The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them: that's the essence of inhumanity."
Tags: Relationships, Empathy, Compassion, Ethics, Humanity
"A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education."
Tags: Philosophy, Education, Art, Science, Criticism
"I have my own soul. My own spark of divine fire."
Tags: Self-awareness, Spirituality, Individuality, Authenticity, Inner strength
"Martyrdom is the only way in which a man can become famous without ability."
Tags: Courage, History, Legacy, Sacrifice, Fame
"There are no secrets better kept than the secrets that everybody guesses."
Tags: Perception, Human nature, Truth, Psychology, Paradox
"We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future."
Tags: Self-improvement, Wisdom, Growth, Learning, Reflection
"The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for him there."
Tags: Spirituality, Reflection, Faith, Nature, Peace
"Home life is no more natural to us than a cage is natural to a cockatoo."
Tags: Freedom, Nature, Adaptation, Natural, Confinement
"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it."
Tags: Identity, Belief, Patriotism, Pride, Conviction
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