Art Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“In the arts of life main invents nothing; but in the arts of death he outdoes Nature herself, and produces by chemistry and machinery all the slaughter of plague, pestilence and famine. ... There is nothing in Man's industrial machinery but his greed and sloth: his heart is in his weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905
Human-made weapons and industrial greed cause suffering, surpassing natural forces.
In simple terms: Human greed and weapons cause great suffering.
Key Takeaway
Beware of technology's destructive potential.
Themes
war
industrialization
greed
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military planning
- education
Key Concepts
ethics
environmentalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redirect industrial power for good?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Technology can also heal.
