What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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Imprisonment is as irrevocable as death.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imprisonment can permanently alter a person's existence, just like death.
George Bernard Shaw's quote suggests that once a person is imprisoned, the impact on their life is profound and enduring, akin to the irreversible nature of death. It highlights the seriousness of incarceration and its ability to limit freedom, reshape identities, and affect relationships, often leaving lasting scars on individuals and society as a whole.
Themes
ImprisonmentDeathFreedomExistenceLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to discuss the long-term effects of incarceration in a criminal justice lecture.
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