Quote by George Bernard Shaw

He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.

He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are capable and skilled are engaged in doing and taking action, while those who lack the necessary skills resort to teaching others instead. It implies a certain level of superiority for those who can do, insinuating that teaching is a secondary option for those who are not able to excel in their own pursuits. However, it should be noted that this quote may oversimplify the roles and contributions of both doers and teachers in society.

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Teaching

By George Bernard Shaw

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