Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people.

Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonabl

Summary

This quote by George Bernard Shaw suggests that there are two types of people - the reasonable and the unreasonable. The reasonable ones accept the world as it is and adjust themselves accordingly. On the other hand, the unreasonable individuals strive to change and mold the world to fit their own desires and beliefs. According to Shaw, it is the unreasonable people who drive progress and innovation. Their refusal to conform to the status quo pushes boundaries and leads to new ideas and advancements. In this context, the quote emphasizes the importance of visionary and unconventional thinkers in the process of societal advancement.

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