Good man Quote by George Bernard Shaw
““without good manners, human society would be intolerable and impossible””
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Good manners are essential for a functional and tolerable human society; without them, civilization collapses.
In simple terms: Manners keep society livable.
Key Takeaway
Practice courteous behavior daily.
Themes
civilization
etiquette
social order
tolerance
Mood
respectful
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- public spaces
- workplace interactions
- online communities
Key Concepts
social norms
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How do good manners influence social harmony?
- What other factors sustain a tolerant society?
A Different Perspective
Manners alone cannot solve deeper societal issues.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
