What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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What God hath joined together no man shall put asunder: God will take care of that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True unions cannot be broken by human interference as they are divinely ordained.
This quote emphasizes the sanctity and strength of unions, especially in the context of marriage, suggesting that if a relationship is genuinely formed under divine will, no external force can separate it. Shaw's words imply a deep trust in a higher power's ability to safeguard those sacred connections, encouraging believers to cultivate and honor such bonds.
Themes
UnionDivineMarriageLoveFaith
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during wedding ceremonies to emphasize the sacred nature of marriage.
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