Ibsen Quote by George Bernard Shaw
““On Monday last I sat without a murmur in a stuffy theatre on a summer afternoon from three to nearly half-past 6, spellbound by Ibsen; but the price I paid for it was to find myself stricken with mortal impatience and boredom the next time I attempted to sit out the pre-Ibsenite drama for five-minutes.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man, 1894
Even in an enjoyable setting, impatience can arise from personal discomfort.
In simple terms: Boredom can appear in any setting.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address personal discomfort.
Themes
patience
boredom
self‑awareness
Mood
thoughtful
ironic
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theater attendance
- long meetings
- travel delays
- study sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your impatience?
- How can you transform boredom into focus?
A Different Perspective
External factors may not be the true source of impatience.
![“And if I am further pressed to declare straightforwardly whether I mean to disparage these authorities [who criticize Ibsen], I reply, pointedly, that I do. I affirm that such criticisms are written by men who know as much of political life as I know of navigation.” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ea/george-bernard-shaw-68_criticism_and-if-i-am-further-pressed-to-declare-s_1813834.jpg)
