What does this quote by George Bernard Shaw mean?
Q. "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
Asked by GreenGasp - Mon Dec 15 18:43:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. God, I despise Shaw, but he was funny. The quote means that, to those who lack the ability to see clearly and "read between the lines," what is actually sound reasoning and judgment looks like cynicism.
Answered by JBC - Tue Dec 16 01:31:03 2008
Q. "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
Asked by GreenGasp - Mon Dec 15 18:43:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. God, I despise Shaw, but he was funny. The quote means that, to those who lack the ability to see clearly and "read between the lines," what is actually sound reasoning and judgment looks like cynicism.
Answered by JBC - Tue Dec 16 01:31:03 2008
"Politics is the last resort for the scoundrels"-George Bernard Shaw.How far is this true in India?
Q. Had Mr.G.B. Shaw come alive again and come to India to have a thorough knowledge about Indian politics as well as the horse-trading by some political parties, he would have laughed at his heart's content.
Asked by Polestaraura - Sat Jan 30 11:52:25 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not last but first refuse of any and every scroundrel in India. Out of 540 or so MPs in Paliament more than24% have criminal case regarding murder, attempt to murder, robbery, dacoity, etc pending against them. Some got convicted but got free on technical ground or got benefit of doubt and again are lin the governments. Phoolan Devi, Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq ahmqed, Shabuddin, D P Yadav, Hari Shankar Tiwari, and countless names have glamourised the criminal record of Indian politics. Apart from this a Prime Minister and his cabinet minister who was also convicted in a murder case of his secretary were involved in horsetrding to save central government. There are a number of ocassions the MLAs and MPs from jail were brought to legislature… [cont.]
Answered by Kaycee - Sun Jan 31 05:33:30 2010
Q. Had Mr.G.B. Shaw come alive again and come to India to have a thorough knowledge about Indian politics as well as the horse-trading by some political parties, he would have laughed at his heart's content.
Asked by Polestaraura - Sat Jan 30 11:52:25 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not last but first refuse of any and every scroundrel in India. Out of 540 or so MPs in Paliament more than24% have criminal case regarding murder, attempt to murder, robbery, dacoity, etc pending against them. Some got convicted but got free on technical ground or got benefit of doubt and again are lin the governments. Phoolan Devi, Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq ahmqed, Shabuddin, D P Yadav, Hari Shankar Tiwari, and countless names have glamourised the criminal record of Indian politics. Apart from this a Prime Minister and his cabinet minister who was also convicted in a murder case of his secretary were involved in horsetrding to save central government. There are a number of ocassions the MLAs and MPs from jail were brought to legislature… [cont.]
Answered by Kaycee - Sun Jan 31 05:33:30 2010
Is a monologue from Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw considered a classical monologue?
Q. If not, what is considered a classical monologue?
Asked by i eat you now - Wed Mar 5 02:01:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A good rule for classical monologues is anything from Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries and earlier.
Answered by cassieminla - Wed Mar 5 12:31:13 2008
Q. If not, what is considered a classical monologue?
Asked by i eat you now - Wed Mar 5 02:01:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A good rule for classical monologues is anything from Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries and earlier.
Answered by cassieminla - Wed Mar 5 12:31:13 2008
What do you think this quote means by george bernard shaw?
Q. "No man ever believes that the bible means what it says, he is convinced that it says what he means". I have to write an essay on this quote..any ideas on what you think it means?
Asked by Full of Whispers - Sun Nov 2 12:48:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A man will always do what he thinks is right and will always attempt to say it is justifiable.
Answered by s m - Sun Nov 2 13:19:33 2008
Q. "No man ever believes that the bible means what it says, he is convinced that it says what he means". I have to write an essay on this quote..any ideas on what you think it means?
Asked by Full of Whispers - Sun Nov 2 12:48:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A man will always do what he thinks is right and will always attempt to say it is justifiable.
Answered by s m - Sun Nov 2 13:19:33 2008
Which George Bernard Shaw works would you recommend for today's reader?
Q. GBS has come up in several recent conversations, and as a left-leaning person dismayed by all this scare-mongering talk of "socialism", I'm interested in reading some of his works that touch upon the topic. What would you recommend as his best and most relevant works?
Asked by Robert S - Fri Oct 31 09:55:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think his best-known non-fiction work on the subject is 'The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'. 'Pygmalion' remains his most popular play I think, and it is very amusing but I don't know that it has a lot to do with socialism really. 'Major Barbara' is more political in content, and discusses the morality of big business etc. 'Arms and the Man' (mentioned in the comment above) is very amusing, and it is something of an anti-war play I think so it is a bit socialistic in tone.
Answered by Louise C - Fri Oct 31 14:55:25 2008
Q. GBS has come up in several recent conversations, and as a left-leaning person dismayed by all this scare-mongering talk of "socialism", I'm interested in reading some of his works that touch upon the topic. What would you recommend as his best and most relevant works?
Asked by Robert S - Fri Oct 31 09:55:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think his best-known non-fiction work on the subject is 'The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'. 'Pygmalion' remains his most popular play I think, and it is very amusing but I don't know that it has a lot to do with socialism really. 'Major Barbara' is more political in content, and discusses the morality of big business etc. 'Arms and the Man' (mentioned in the comment above) is very amusing, and it is something of an anti-war play I think so it is a bit socialistic in tone.
Answered by Louise C - Fri Oct 31 14:55:25 2008
Historical background to George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION?
Q. It needs to be from a legit looking site though. I've already gathered from places like Wikepedia, that Shaw was inspired by a Greek Myth, but if anyone could give me a link to a site that offers this information and looks official, that would be great!
Asked by dazedx3 - Sat Aug 15 16:17:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by karla t - Mon Aug 17 23:03:38 2009
Q. It needs to be from a legit looking site though. I've already gathered from places like Wikepedia, that Shaw was inspired by a Greek Myth, but if anyone could give me a link to a site that offers this information and looks official, that would be great!
Asked by dazedx3 - Sat Aug 15 16:17:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by karla t - Mon Aug 17 23:03:38 2009
Would George Bernard Shaw qualify as a Classic playwright?
Q. I have an audition for a performance course at university and have been asked to perform a monologue from a classic playwright as I already have one of his monologues prepared I thought it would be a good idea to use it but am unsure if he would qualify as 'Classic' Thanks
Asked by wickedfan92 - Thu Jan 21 13:27:15 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know, classic usually means Shakespeare. But, you know, they're not going to not give you the part (or whatever it is) just because the monologue isn't classic enough, they'll give it to you if you're talented. So, if you're really set on it, use it.
Answered by Kristen - Thu Jan 21 13:40:00 2010
Q. I have an audition for a performance course at university and have been asked to perform a monologue from a classic playwright as I already have one of his monologues prepared I thought it would be a good idea to use it but am unsure if he would qualify as 'Classic' Thanks
Asked by wickedfan92 - Thu Jan 21 13:27:15 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know, classic usually means Shakespeare. But, you know, they're not going to not give you the part (or whatever it is) just because the monologue isn't classic enough, they'll give it to you if you're talented. So, if you're really set on it, use it.
Answered by Kristen - Thu Jan 21 13:40:00 2010
is the book Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw the same as My Fair Lady?
Q. is like how the books is placed out the same as my fair lady... and its the story line the same? like can i watch the movie and know what happens in the book... or do i have to read the book... and also is Pygmalion by George good or bad? is it worth my while reading??
Asked by Sammy Bethany - Sun Aug 29 20:00:53 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Conditionally, yes. Meaning in a general way the film is based on Pygmalion. But there are some significant differences, like the resolution of the off-again on-again love story between the professor and Eliza -- quite different between book and film. You are going to be safer if you read the book. And it's a fun read. At least that's what I thought when I read it. It's seen as a "classic" which means hordes of people have read and liked it.
Answered by Whortleberry - Mon Aug 30 01:27:33 2010
Q. is like how the books is placed out the same as my fair lady... and its the story line the same? like can i watch the movie and know what happens in the book... or do i have to read the book... and also is Pygmalion by George good or bad? is it worth my while reading??
Asked by Sammy Bethany - Sun Aug 29 20:00:53 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Conditionally, yes. Meaning in a general way the film is based on Pygmalion. But there are some significant differences, like the resolution of the off-again on-again love story between the professor and Eliza -- quite different between book and film. You are going to be safer if you read the book. And it's a fun read. At least that's what I thought when I read it. It's seen as a "classic" which means hordes of people have read and liked it.
Answered by Whortleberry - Mon Aug 30 01:27:33 2010
Please explain this quote by George bernard shaw?
Q. A man who has no office to go, to I don't care who he is, is a trial of which you can have no conception.
Asked by Q_fUnK - Sun Mar 21 13:49:32 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means if you have no place to think, you can not be successful.
Answered by abe - Sun Mar 21 13:52:27 2010
Q. A man who has no office to go, to I don't care who he is, is a trial of which you can have no conception.
Asked by Q_fUnK - Sun Mar 21 13:49:32 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means if you have no place to think, you can not be successful.
Answered by abe - Sun Mar 21 13:52:27 2010
what do you think of : George Bernard Shaw ?
Q. George Bernard Shaw says: If a man like Muhamed were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness. to other nations." He continues: "The fact is that no nation of the world can show a parallel to what Islam has done towards the realization of the idea of the League of Nations.
Asked by Dr M. Riad - Sun Jan 6 17:34:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes i do for the same reason, thank u :)
Answered by ................ - Sun Jan 6 17:46:01 2008
Q. George Bernard Shaw says: If a man like Muhamed were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness. to other nations." He continues: "The fact is that no nation of the world can show a parallel to what Islam has done towards the realization of the idea of the League of Nations.
Asked by Dr M. Riad - Sun Jan 6 17:34:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes i do for the same reason, thank u :)
Answered by ................ - Sun Jan 6 17:46:01 2008
What do you think of George Bernard Shaw's views on patriotism? read details?
Q. Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.
Asked by geyamala - Thu Jan 7 21:29:12 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's more of a definition of nationalism. Patriotism puts country before government, not so much one nation over others. Nationalism played a big part in the reasons for WWII, we don't want to do that again.
Answered by Sean - Thu Jan 7 21:33:57 2010
Q. Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.
Asked by geyamala - Thu Jan 7 21:29:12 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's more of a definition of nationalism. Patriotism puts country before government, not so much one nation over others. Nationalism played a big part in the reasons for WWII, we don't want to do that again.
Answered by Sean - Thu Jan 7 21:33:57 2010
How does George Bernard Shaw show the dangers of Absolute power in Pygmalion?? ( my fair lady)?
Q. How does George Bernard Shaw show the dangers of Absolute power in Pygmalion?? ( my fair lady)?
Asked by Dima - Thu Mar 11 18:11:50 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. How does George Bernard Shaw show the dangers of Absolute power in Pygmalion?? ( my fair lady)?
Asked by Dima - Thu Mar 11 18:11:50 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
I need a professional Critique on Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw..?
Q. Do you have one? i really need one for a report due friday, and that's all i need to find. I can't find anything on the internet! and i would LOVE IT if you helped me out! thank you!
Asked by iamthemonkey15 - Wed May 21 18:42:48 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to the library... find a book on George Bernard Shaw... look in the index (it's in the back of the book) for "Pygmalion." Most of the critiques will have to do with the ending and Shaw's own life.
Answered by random5454 - Thu May 22 01:53:37 2008
Q. Do you have one? i really need one for a report due friday, and that's all i need to find. I can't find anything on the internet! and i would LOVE IT if you helped me out! thank you!
Asked by iamthemonkey15 - Wed May 21 18:42:48 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to the library... find a book on George Bernard Shaw... look in the index (it's in the back of the book) for "Pygmalion." Most of the critiques will have to do with the ending and Shaw's own life.
Answered by random5454 - Thu May 22 01:53:37 2008
Quote by George Bernard Shaw,'all progress depends upon unreasonable people', Q:Is reasonable means nothing...
Q. Quote by George Bernard Shaw,' all progresses depend upon the unreasonable people,' is that mean there isn't progress for the reasonable people and if want to work on progress what options left?- BY CesSenaa
Asked by CesSenaa - Wed Dec 26 01:39:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. All progress, therefore, depends upon the unreasonable man." That is the entire quote
Answered by Agustin - Wed Dec 26 01:43:44 2007
Q. Quote by George Bernard Shaw,' all progresses depend upon the unreasonable people,' is that mean there isn't progress for the reasonable people and if want to work on progress what options left?- BY CesSenaa
Asked by CesSenaa - Wed Dec 26 01:39:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. All progress, therefore, depends upon the unreasonable man." That is the entire quote
Answered by Agustin - Wed Dec 26 01:43:44 2007
Did George Bernard Shaw have a point when he said this?
Q. Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated. George Bernard Shaw Meerkat: I'm not brave enough to go there.
Asked by rosebud - Tue Oct 14 02:00:15 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, he did. Hatred shrinks people until they disappear.
Answered by Strange Brew - Wed Oct 15 02:22:02 2008
Q. Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated. George Bernard Shaw Meerkat: I'm not brave enough to go there.
Asked by rosebud - Tue Oct 14 02:00:15 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, he did. Hatred shrinks people until they disappear.
Answered by Strange Brew - Wed Oct 15 02:22:02 2008
Who said youth is wasted on the young Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw?
Q. Who said youth is wasted on the young Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw?
Asked by Anne D - Mon Feb 1 14:25:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. G.B.S.
Answered by Hilary - Mon Feb 1 14:31:26 2010
Q. Who said youth is wasted on the young Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw?
Asked by Anne D - Mon Feb 1 14:25:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. G.B.S.
Answered by Hilary - Mon Feb 1 14:31:26 2010
George Bernard Shaw/ Classical or Contemporary?
Q. Hey, for auditions: I was wondering if a monologue from a George Bernard Shaw play would be considered as a classical monologue or contemporary? Thanks,
Asked by Cyril8727 - Fri Oct 24 12:27:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Shaw died in 1950. If the audition notice specifies that they want you to do a contemporary monologue, they're probably looking for something more recent.
Answered by classmate - Fri Oct 24 13:09:37 2008
Q. Hey, for auditions: I was wondering if a monologue from a George Bernard Shaw play would be considered as a classical monologue or contemporary? Thanks,
Asked by Cyril8727 - Fri Oct 24 12:27:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Shaw died in 1950. If the audition notice specifies that they want you to do a contemporary monologue, they're probably looking for something more recent.
Answered by classmate - Fri Oct 24 13:09:37 2008
what does the following quote stated by George Bernard Shaw mean?
Q. "when (the imperialists) want a new market for his adulterated...goods, he sends a missionary to teach the natives the gospel of peace. The natives kill the missionary; (the missionary) flies to arms in defense of (religion); fights for it, conquers for it; and takes the market as a reward from heaven."
Asked by Sue L - Sun Dec 7 16:40:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it means that imperialist nations (i.e. britain, spain, portugal) would send mlissionaries (relgious representatives) to foreign countries to convert the natives to christianity. If the natives weren't friendly to them, the imperialist countries would use it as an excuse to take over the country and sell the native people goods to benefit thier ecconomy.
Answered by Oh Well Whatever Nevermind - Sun Dec 7 16:48:16 2008
Q. "when (the imperialists) want a new market for his adulterated...goods, he sends a missionary to teach the natives the gospel of peace. The natives kill the missionary; (the missionary) flies to arms in defense of (religion); fights for it, conquers for it; and takes the market as a reward from heaven."
Asked by Sue L - Sun Dec 7 16:40:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it means that imperialist nations (i.e. britain, spain, portugal) would send mlissionaries (relgious representatives) to foreign countries to convert the natives to christianity. If the natives weren't friendly to them, the imperialist countries would use it as an excuse to take over the country and sell the native people goods to benefit thier ecconomy.
Answered by Oh Well Whatever Nevermind - Sun Dec 7 16:48:16 2008
george bernard shaw - a good anthology that includes his best writing? what's his best for a newcomer, please?
Q. a good place to start? stuff which best showcases his wit. perhaps u think a biography. . .any ideas? thanks.
Asked by binny - Sun Aug 12 05:25:50 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. George Bernard Shaw The first link is well rounded and has everything for the beginner of studies on GBS. I have given you more purely for choice. George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin on 26th July, 1856. His father, George Carr Shaw, a corn miller, was also an alcoholic and therefore there was very little money to spend on George's education. George went to local schools but never went to university and was largely self-taught. More george Bernard Shaw Society.
Answered by Knowledge is Power. - Sun Aug 12 06:44:48 2007
Q. a good place to start? stuff which best showcases his wit. perhaps u think a biography. . .any ideas? thanks.
Asked by binny - Sun Aug 12 05:25:50 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. George Bernard Shaw The first link is well rounded and has everything for the beginner of studies on GBS. I have given you more purely for choice. George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin on 26th July, 1856. His father, George Carr Shaw, a corn miller, was also an alcoholic and therefore there was very little money to spend on George's education. George went to local schools but never went to university and was largely self-taught. More george Bernard Shaw Society.
Answered by Knowledge is Power. - Sun Aug 12 06:44:48 2007
Which well-known work of playwright George Bernard Shaw is My Fair Lady inspired from?
Q. Which well-known work of playwright George Bernard Shaw is My Fair Lady inspired from?
Asked by Shaikh - Sat Feb 20 05:55:43 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion was later filmed under the title "My fair lady". This answer was provided by Enquire, a 24-hour, live question answering and enquiry service offered by public libraries across England and Scotland in collaboration with partners in the United States. If you liked our answer and would like us to help you find another, you can chat with one of us right now by clicking on Enquire on the People s Network site at
Answered by Enquire - Sat Feb 20 06:02:58 2010
Q. Which well-known work of playwright George Bernard Shaw is My Fair Lady inspired from?
Asked by Shaikh - Sat Feb 20 05:55:43 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion was later filmed under the title "My fair lady". This answer was provided by Enquire, a 24-hour, live question answering and enquiry service offered by public libraries across England and Scotland in collaboration with partners in the United States. If you liked our answer and would like us to help you find another, you can chat with one of us right now by clicking on Enquire on the People s Network site at
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