What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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Home life is no more natural to us than a cage is natural to a cockatoo.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that home life can be confining and unnatural, akin to a bird being trapped in a cage.
George Bernard Shaw's quote highlights the idea that what we consider the comfort of home can actually serve as a constraint, limiting our freedom and natural instincts. Just as a cockatoo might feel out of place and restricted in a cage, individuals may find the expectations and routines of home life stifling, suggesting a deeper reflection on the nature of domesticity and personal freedom.
Themes
HomeFreedomConstraintsNaturePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion on the pressures of family life during a psychology seminar.
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