Escaping Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Would the world ever have been made if its maker had been afraid of making trouble?Making life means making trouble. There’s only one way of escaping trouble; and that’s killing things.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Creation involves risk; avoiding trouble often leads to destructive choices.
In simple terms: Making trouble is part of life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges, not avoidance.
Themes
risk
creativity
conflict
Mood
provocative
serious
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- artistic creation
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What trouble are you willing to face?
- Can avoidance ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Killing problems can cause moral harm.
