Life is no brief candle for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
— George Bernard Shaw
Few pieces of writing capture the spirit of a life well lived quite like this. Shaw's magnificent meditation on purpose, contribution, and joy is a reminder to stop waiting and start burning — to throw yourself fully into the one life you have and leave something brighter behind for those who follow.
Printed in crisp black and white on luxurious textured fine art paper, this is a print for the bold, the driven, and the deeply alive.
A powerful gift for graduates, entrepreneurs, creatives, or anyone standing at a turning point — or simply a daily reminder for your own walls that a life of purpose is its own reward.
Professionally crafted using Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink on acid-free archival quality artisan watercolor paper (220GSM oyster), this print is designed to last. Choose from six sizes to find the perfect fit for your space:
- A4 (210 × 297mm)
- A3 (420 x 297mm)
- 8x10 inches
- 11x14 inches
- 12x16 inches
- 13x19 inches
We also offer four elegant framing options to enhance your print:
- Oak Poster Hanger
- Black Frame
- White Frame
- Wood Frame
Each piece is made with care in our London studio, ensuring quality craftsmanship.
We dispatch orders the same working day or the next, with domestic orders shipped via Royal Mail Standard and international orders sent through International Priority Tracked for your peace of mind.
