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Coward Quote by George Bernard Shaw

“Our laws make law impossible; our liberties destroy all freedom; our property is organized robbery; our morality an impudent hypocrisy; our wisdom is administered by inexperienced or mal-experienced dupes; our power wielded by cowards and weaklings; and our honour false in all its points. I am an…” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“Our laws make law impossible; our liberties destroy all freedom; our property is organized robbery; our morality an impudent hypocrisy; our wisdom is administered by inexperienced or mal-experienced dupes; our power wielded by cowards and weaklings; and our honour false in all its points. I am an enemy of the existing order for good reasons”

George Bernard Shaw

About This Quote

Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905

Existing institutions are contradictory and corrupt, making them ineffective and unjust.

In simple terms: Laws and freedoms conflict, leading to hypocrisy.

Key Takeaway

Question and challenge flawed systems.

Themes

politics ethics society

Mood

critical provocative

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • activism
  • policy reform
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

institutional critique hypocrisy power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What specific reforms could address these contradictions?
  • How can individuals act ethically within flawed systems?
A Different Perspective

Complex issues may need nuanced solutions beyond rebellion.

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