George Bernard Shaw Quotes about Life
Man and Superman "Maxims for Revolutionists" (1903) See Hawthorne 18
George Bernard Shaw (2015). “The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more”, p.2451, e-artnow
Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get.
Man and Superman (1903) "Maxims for Revolutionists: Stray Sayings"
Life is not meant to be easy, my child; but take courage: it can be delightful.
Back to Methuselah (1921) pt. 5
Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.
George Bernard Shaw (2015). “George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays and Letters: Thoughts and Studies from the Renowned Dramaturge and Author of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Pygmalion, Arms and The Man, Saint Joan, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion”, p.309, e-artnow
The test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.
George Bernard Shaw (2015). “The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more”, p.1142, e-artnow
George Bernard Shaw (1993). “The Complete Prefaces: 1914-1929”, Viking Adult
George Bernard Shaw (2010). “Mrs. Warren's Profession”, p.29, Cosimo, Inc.
"Our Theatres In The Nineties". Book by George Bernard Shaw, 1932.
Do not do unto others as you expect they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.
"Maxims for Revolutionists (#1)". Book by George Bernard Shaw, 1903.
As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.
Overruled (1916) p. 72
George Bernard Shaw (2012). “Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy”, p.203, The Floating Press
Getting Married preface (1911)
George Bernard Shaw (2015). “The Collected Plays of George Bernard Shaw (Illustrated): Including Renowned Titles like Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, The Inca Of Perusalem, Macbeth Skit, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion”, p.2944, e-artnow
Pygmalion act 2 (1916)
This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one.
Man and Superman epistle dedicatory (1903)
The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.
You Never Can Tell (1898) act 2
George Bernard Shaw (2015). “George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays and Letters: Thoughts and Studies from the Renowned Dramaturge and Author of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Pygmalion, Arms and The Man, Saint Joan, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion”, p.419, e-artnow
