Quote by George Bernard Shaw

It is not the sale of my soul that troubles me: I have sold it too often to care about that. I have sold it for a professorship. I have sold it for an income.... What is all human conduct but the daily and hourly sale of our souls for trifles?

It is not the sale of my soul that troubles me: I have sold

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of compromising one's values and integrity for personal gain is a common occurrence in everyday life. The speaker acknowledges that they have frequently engaged in selling their soul for various material or professional benefits, such as a professorship or income. The quote questions the nature of human behavior, proposing that our actions often involve sacrificing our true selves and principles for the sake of trivial rewards. It highlights the potential moral dilemma inherent in the continuous trade-off between personal fulfillment and worldly gains.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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