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Verb Quote by Bernard Shaw

“I don't want to be good; and I don't want to be bad: I just don't want to be bothered about either good or bad: I want to be an active verb.” quote by Bernard Shaw
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““I don't want to be good; and I don't want to be bad: I just don't want to be bothered about either good or bad: I want to be an active verb.””

Bernard Shaw

About This Quote

Source Play: Man and Superman, George Bernard Shaw, 1903

Rejecting moral labels frees you to act purposefully, focusing on action rather than judgment.

In simple terms: Avoid good/bad labels, act purposefully.

Key Takeaway

Act without being bound by moral binaries.

Themes

ethics action identity

Mood

thoughtful provocative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • personal development
  • leadership

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does letting go of labels affect your choices?
  • What actions define you beyond good or bad?
A Different Perspective

Moral frameworks can guide beneficial behavior.

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