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.””
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.
Act without being bound by moral binaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- personal development
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go of labels affect your choices?
- What actions define you beyond good or bad?
Moral frameworks can guide beneficial behavior.