Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Undershaft: My religion? Well, my dear, I am a Millionaire. That is my religion.

Undershaft: My religion? Well, my dear, I am a Millionaire.

Summary

In this quote from the play "Major Barbara" by George Bernard Shaw, Undershaft, a wealthy industrialist, declares that being a millionaire is his religion. His words imply that wealth and the pursuit of financial success are his highest principles and guiding forces in life. Undershaft's statement highlights the potentially strong devotion some people have towards materialistic pursuits, suggesting that for him, money and power hold immense value and act as the core principles that shape his actions and decisions.

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