Found Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903, dialogue on temptation
He claims that things truly harmful do not tempt him, suggesting self-awareness prevents desire for the detrimental
In simple terms: Self-awareness reduces harmful temptations
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self-knowledge to avoid harmful desires
Themes
psychology
self-control
temptation
philosophy
Mood
introspective
motivational
Type
philosophical
self-help
When to use this quote
- personal development
- ethical decision making
- daily life
Key Concepts
moral insight
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits help you recognize harmful temptations?
- Can awareness alone prevent all bad choices?
