WHO SAID ask why not?

Among the many inspired quotes that I heard over the weekend was one from Robert F. Kennedy who was paraphrasing the playwright George Bernard Shaw. “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”

Who said I dream of things that never were and ask why not?

‘Some men see things as they are and say why, I dream things that never were and say, why not’ – George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)

What are two of Shaw’s famous quotes?

George Bernard Shaw > Quotes

  • “Life isn’t about finding yourself.
  • “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”
  • “Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.”
  • “You see things; you say, ‘Why?’

What did George Bernard Shaw believe in?

Shaw remained a committed socialist throughout his life and career. Many of his plays, including Mrs Warren’s Profession and Pygmalion, are underpinned by socialist politics, addressing issues such as women’s rights, poverty and capitalism.

What did George Bernard Shaw say about death?

“Dying is a troublesome business: there is pain to be suffered, and it wrings one’s heart; but death is a splendid thing -a warfare accomplished, a beginning all over again, a triumph. You can always see that in their faces.”

Why You Should Never wrestle with a pig?

As Twain said, never wrestle with a pig – it gets mud all over you and the pig likes it.

Can you not fight with a pig?

George Bernard Shaw Quotes I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

What is the true joy of life?

This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

What does capitalism do to society?

Capitalism, undoubtedly, is a major driver of innovation, wealth, and prosperity in the modern era. Competition and capital accumulation incentivize businesses to maximize efficiency, which allows investors to capitalize on that growth and consumers to enjoy lower prices on a wider range of goods.