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Quote by George Bernard Shaw on Conflict and Wisdom

„I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.“

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George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, and Nobel laureate in literature, renowned for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary.

This quote by George Bernard Shaw warns against futile conflicts that harm oneself and please the opponent.


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Inspirational George Bernard Shaw quote about conflict, wisdom, and avoiding pointless arguments

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright and critic, famous for his revolutionary plays and social critiques. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 and deeply influenced political and cultural discussions of his era with his pointed opinions.

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