Organized Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Property is organized robbery.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
He asserts that property is a legalized form of theft, critiquing ownership structures.
In simple terms: Property is organized robbery.
Question ownership norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debate
- economic policy
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all property theft?
- How can societies balance rights and equity?
May overlook benefits of ownership.