What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Silence can be a powerful virtue that allows us to understand others while keeping our own flaws hidden.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw suggests that choosing silence as a virtue enables us to listen to others and recognize their faults without exposing our own shortcomings. This reflects the idea that by remaining quiet, we not only gain insight into the imperfections of those around us, but we also maintain a level of modesty and humility about ourselves.
Themes
SilenceImperfectionsWisdomHumilityListening
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about effective communication, I might say, 'As George Bernard Shaw wisely noted, choose silence of all virtues.'
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