Class

"What a man is depends on his character; but what he does, and what we think of what he does, depends on his circumstances. The characteristics that ruin a man in one class made him eminent in another."

I agree with this quote. I feel that people's character's depend on the situation and their upbringing. Our actions are viewed and defined by the people we surround ourself with even if its good or bad. God conscience (character) will allow the person to choose/determine correct from incorrect. But on the other hand, society may not agree witht he person's intentitions. Depending on class, certain actions are either looked greatly upon or looked down on. I think Shaw is trying to explain the fact that good and bad have different meanings amongst the different classes. For example, some in working class are ones who can and are able to be hands on and fix things by themselves and earn respect for having talent. However, someone in a rich/higher class may be looked down upon and say that they can pay to have someone fix their problems so they dont have to do it themselves. This distinction between what is accepted and respected changes as you take a look through the range of social classes. Shaw was right in saying that it all depends on circumstances.