What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
Don't lose faith. Promise yourself that you will be a success story, and I promise you that all the forces of the universe will unite to come to your aid; you might not feel today or for a while, but the longer you wait the bigger the prize.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay determined and have faith in your journey towards success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in oneself and the power of perseverance. Shaw suggests that by committing to your own success and holding onto hope, the universe will align to support your efforts, even if immediate results are not evident; the rewards will ultimately grow the longer you remain patient and dedicated.
Themes
FaithSuccessPerseveranceUniversePatienceDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech to inspire a group of students before their examinations.
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