Bricks Quote by George Bernard Shaw
![“Let wife and child perish, and lay bricks for your last crust, rather than part with an iota of your [copy]rights.” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/11c/george-bernard-shaw-68_bricks_let-wife-and-child-perish-and-lay-bricks_473291.jpg)
“Let wife and child perish, and lay bricks for your last crust, rather than part with an iota of your [copy]rights.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
It is better to sacrifice a small personal loss than to let a larger injustice persist.
In simple terms: Small sacrifices prevent greater loss.
Key Takeaway
Choose principle over trivial comforts.
Themes
principle
sacrifice
justice
Mood
provocative
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- legal battles
- personal integrity
- civil disobedience
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
personal rights
collective good
Questions to Reflect On
- What rights are you willing to forfeit for a cause?
- Is it ever justified to sacrifice personal liberty?
A Different Perspective
Giving up a tiny right may not stop larger oppression.
![“I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife that shall be my master.]” quote by Martial](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ded/martial-2684_altars_i-wont-let-a-wife-lead-me-to-the-altar-i_370773.jpg)
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