What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
Independence? That's middle class blasphemy. We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes our interconnectedness in society, challenging the idea of complete independence.
George Bernard Shaw's quote highlights the illusion of independence by asserting that every individual relies on others within the community. It suggests that collaboration and mutual dependence are fundamental aspects of human existence, pushing back against the notion that self-sufficiency is a virtue in and of itself.
Themes
IndependenceDependenceInterconnectednessCommunitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
During a group discussion about social issues, one might quote Shaw to highlight the importance of community support.
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