Children Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“The seven deadly sins... food, clothing, firing, rent, taxes, respectability and children. Nothing can lift those seven millstones from Man's neck but money; and the spirit cannot soar until the millstones are lifted.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, George Bernard Shaw, 1905
Identifies material burdens as modern “millstones” that hinder spiritual freedom, suggesting money can lift them.
In simple terms: Money can relieve material burdens that block the spirit.
Key Takeaway
Seek financial stability to free spiritual growth.
Themes
materialism
spirituality
burden
freedom
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
social.
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- debt reduction
- social welfare policies
Key Concepts
economic pressure
social expectations
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do material concerns affect spiritual life?
- What non‑financial ways can one lift personal burdens?
A Different Perspective
Money alone cannot guarantee spiritual uplift.
