Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I have to live for others and not for myself: that's middle-class morality.

I have to live for others and not for myself: that's middle-

Summary

This quote suggests that prioritizing the needs and well-being of others over oneself is what defines middle-class morality. It implies that the middle class is expected to adhere to a certain set of moral standards that revolve around selflessness and sacrifice. Living solely for one's own personal desires and interests would be considered morally inappropriate within this framework. The quote might imply that the middle class is shaped by societal expectations to maintain a selfless and altruistic mindset in order to conform to their perceived moral standards.

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