Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The seven deadly sins... food, clothing, firing, rent, taxes,respectability and children. Nothing can lift those seven millstones from man's neck but money; and the spirit cannot soar until the millstones are lifted.

The seven deadly sins... food, clothing, firing, rent, taxes

Summary

This quote highlights the author's belief that worldly burdens such as basic necessities, societal pressures, and responsibilities can hinder the spirit's liberation. The "seven deadly sins" encompass various aspects of human existence that require money to fulfill. The metaphor of "millstones" around one's neck suggests the weight and encumbrance of these burdens. It implies that until one has the means to meet these needs and obligations, they cannot truly experience spiritual growth or freedom. Money is therefore portrayed as the necessary tool to lift these burdens and allow the spirit to elevate and flourish.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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