“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can't find them, make them.”
Quote by George Bernard Shaw
Work
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Written by George Bernard Shaw, this play delves into the societal and economic challenges faced by women in the early 20th century, particularly those who work in brothels. It offers a critical examination of the profession and the personal struggles of its characters. more
Author
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 - November 2, 1950) was an Irish-British playwright, critic, and socialist. He is renowned for his satirical and witty dramatic works. more
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Source: The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more
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