Babyhood Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Of the two lots, the woman's lot of perpetual motherhood, and the man's of perpetual babyhood, I prefer the man's.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
The speaker prefers the endless dependence of a child over the endless responsibilities of motherhood.
In simple terms: He chooses childlike dependence over adult duties.
Key Takeaway
Consider the trade‑offs of freedom vs. responsibility.
Themes
gender roles
freedom
responsibility
Mood
thought‑provoking
humorous
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- parenting decisions
- relationship dynamics
- personal growth
Key Concepts
dependency
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms do you value most?
- How does dependence shape identity?
A Different Perspective
The analogy oversimplifies complex gender experiences.
