What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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She is immensely interested in him. She has even secret mischievous moments in which she wishes she could get him alone, on a desert island, away from all ties and with nobody else in the world to consider, and just drag him off his pedestal and see him making love like any common man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep romantic desire to connect intimately with someone away from societal expectations.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw captures the essence of overwhelming attraction and the desire for a genuine, unfiltered connection with another person. The speaker wishes to strip away the pretenses and social roles that often define relationships, longing instead for an authentic experience that reveals the true nature of desire and intimacy. The imagery of a desert island emphasizes the yearning for solitude and freedom from external judgments, highlighting how love can often be whimsical and rebellious in nature.
Themes
LoveIntimacyDesireConnectionFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a romantic speech to express deep affection.
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