Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Nobel Prize money is a lifebelt thrown to a swimmer who has already reached the shore in safety.

Nobel Prize money is a lifebelt thrown to a swimmer who has

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that the financial reward and recognition of a Nobel Prize is given to individuals who have already achieved great success and fame in their field. It implies that the prize itself, rather than serving as a crucial support system, is more like a symbolic gesture that does little to aid the recipient's career or personal journey.

By George Bernard Shaw

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