“We are more gullible and superstitious today than we were in the Middle Ages, and an example of modern credulity is the widespread belief that the Earth is round. The average man can advance not a single reason for thinking that the Earth is round. He merely swallows this theory because there is something about it that appeals to the twentieth century mentality.”
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, and satirist known for his sharp wit and critical views on social norms.
This quote challenges us to think critically about our beliefs and the mentality of our time.
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George Bernard Shaw Quote on Gullibility – The Truth Behind Our Beliefs
Discover George Bernard Shaw's provocative quote on gullibility and a critical look at our beliefs and the mentality of modern times.
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and satirist renowned for his sharp wit and socially critical plays such as "Pygmalion". He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
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