“Life on board a pleasure steamer violates every moral and physical condition of healthy life except fresh air. . . . It is a guzzling, lounging, gambling, dog's life. The only alternative to excitement is irritability.”
Quote by George Bernard Shaw
Work
Collected letters: 1926-1950
This book is a collection of letters written over a quarter-century, offering a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of the author during a significant period of history. 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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