Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreason

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This quote suggests that while reasonable people accept and conform to the existing state of affairs, unreasonable individuals strive to reshape and change the world to suit their own needs and desires. Consequently, it is the unreasonable people who drive progress and innovation forward by challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries. Their persistence and refusal to settle for the current conditions are what lead to advancements and improvements in society. Hence, this quote implies that progress depends on the actions and mindset of those who dare to be unreasonable.

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