Society quote by George Bernard Shaw

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Do not waste your time on Social Questions. What is the matter with the poor is Poverty what is the matter with the rich
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"Do not waste your time on Social Questions. What is the matter with the poor is Poverty; what is the matter with the rich is Uselessness"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw speaks with the societal inequalities that exist between the bad as well as the rich. Shaw recommends that resolving social inquiries will not solve destitution, as destitution itself is the problem for the bad. Similarly, the concern with the rich is their uselessness, meaning that they have little purpose or worth beyond their wide range.

This quote can be analyzed in different methods, however one possible interpretation is that Shaw is examining the social frameworks as well as systems that create and also bolster hardship, instead of condemning individual inadequate individuals for their situations. He is likewise highlighting the absence of objective, meaning, or payment to culture that often goes along with extreme riches, suggesting that being abundant does not necessarily equate to a fulfilling or purposeful life.

On the whole, the quote motivates the visitor to focus on resolving the root causes of destitution and to examine the worth of riches and condition in society.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Society. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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