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George Bernard Shaw on Excuses

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People are always blaming circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. 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. –Vivie, Act II of Mrs. Warren’s Profession (1893) via George Bernard […].

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George Bernard Shaw on Excuses

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People are always blaming circumstances for what […].

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Rejoice in Life

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–George Bernard Shaw quoted in George Bernard Shaw: His Life and Works A Critical Biography (authorized) By Archibald Henderson Click here to download a free version of this image to print. And also the only real tragedy in life is the being used by personally minded men for purposes which you recognize to be base. Share it!

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Progress

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–George Bernard Shaw Popularity: 1% [ ? Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. © Tony Mayo except as otherwise noted Quotes and Aphorisms. Quotes and Aphorisms Julie-Ann What a great quote! We all need to adapt to succeed.

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