Famous quotes containing the words george bernard shaw, bernard, shaw and/or works:
“An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
“Everybody who does not live in a prostitute’s bed and on a diet of cocaine snow is called an ascetic nowadays.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
“When Satan makes impure verses, Allah sends a divine tune to cleanse them.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
“Audible prayer can never do the works of spiritual understanding, which regenerates; but silent prayer, watchfulness, and devout obedience enable us to follow Jesus’ example. Long prayers, superstition, and creeds clip the strong pinions of love, and clothe religion in human forms. Whatever materializes worship hinders man’s spiritual growth and keeps him from demonstrating his power over error.”
—Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910)