Age Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“If at age 20 you are not a Communist then you have no heart. If at age 30 you are not a Capitalist then you have no brains.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Suggests youthful idealism and later pragmatic thinking, linking political belief to emotional and intellectual development.
In simple terms: Youth idealism, adult pragmatism.
Key Takeaway
Balance heart and mind.
Themes
politics
philosophy
development
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- career planning
- political activism
Key Concepts
ideology
cognitive growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do beliefs evolve with age?
- Can one hold both ideals?
A Different Perspective
Simplifies complex belief systems.
