George Bernard Shaw, (1856-1950) Irish comic dramatist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page George Bernard Shaw Quote “A socialist is somebody who doesn't have anything, and is ready to divide it up equally among everybody.”George Bernard Shaw ~ George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish comic dramatist Debt , Economics , Humor , Socialism , Welfare Ratings and Comments 4 Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 3/31/09 As attributed to de Tocqueville, "Americans are so enamored of equality that they would rather be equal in slavery than unequal in freedom." 3 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 3/31/09 Well that's just too funny. And True! Just think, under today's "free enterprise" you can start out with nothing at 20 and at 50, you'll still have most of it. Reply jim k, austin 3/31/09 Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/31/09 (-; its a good start ;-) Reply RBESRQ 3/31/09 Not bad coming from a Liberal Reply Waffler, Smith 3/31/09 And I thought it was just people who were connected to sewer line and used fluoride in their water or a term for anyones latest complaint. 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 4/1/09 Yeah, and they are all for taking a vote among all those who have nothing as to whether they should take the property from those that do -- that is what is called 'progressive social democracy.' I wonder, is it a crime to publically call for supporters to rob another's house? It ought to be... Reply Tommy Dunn, Phila. PA 4/1/09 How poignant, especially in these ticklish times! Hallelujah...Detroit has seen the light! Reply KERRY KURTUS, ALBANY NEW YORK 4/1/09 1 Reply M. Brown, Florida 4/2/09 Yes, but don't dare tell them that!!! You'll be in for a fight! KUDOS Archer! Misery loves company Reply warren, olathe 4/6/09 Good line. Reply John, Boise 5/1/09 Socialist is a term for the historically documented phase of government (earlier times) before the collapse of said gov. Reply JBP, Florida 6/9/09 Reply Anonymous 10/7/09 3 Reply Jerome, Las tulsa 1/22/10 George the "dickhead" Shaw was and, is one of Americas worst enemies, his ideas of eugenics, are what Hitler and Mussolini reveled in. And the template for most medical takeovers adopted by out of control governments The quote is ironically correct, wierd. Reply Robert Edwards, Somewhere in Europe 9/4/15 An Irish comic - say no more..... 1Reply Robert Edwards, Somewhere in Europe 9/4/15 The quote is stupid and he knew it! 2 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 9/4/15 Just because one can ride the wave of socialism, stay ahead of the curve, does not remove the enslavement of your children's children ! Those most educated, of the middle, are the worst of the couch sitters ! Why should I fight for Liberty, if I can buy it from the State. Got to love those protestants. The quote is right-on point ! 3 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 9/4/15 Never blame an uneducated slave for being a slave ! That is where the rubber meets the road of said Responsibility to your Children. Socialism thrives on ignorance and education guided by greed and materialism. Reply Frank Dias, San jose, ca 9/4/15 Awesome quote. Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/13/20 The continuing saga of the here referenced socialist is recognized by — after dividing his personal nothing, he then begins dividing OPM. Reply Al, DC 1/13/20 Reply jim k, Austin 1/13/20 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This George Bernard Shaw quote is found in these categories: Debt quotes Economics quotes Humor quotes Socialism quotes Welfare quotes About George Bernard Shaw Bio of George Bernard Shaw Quotations by George Bernard Shaw Books by/about George Bernard Shaw George Bernard Shaw videos George Bernard Shaw on Wikipedia Astrological chart for George Bernard Shaw