What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
The Indian way of life provides the vision of the natural, real way of life. We veil ourselves with unnatural masks. On the face of India are the tender expressions which carry the mark of the Creators hand.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the authenticity of Indian culture and the inauthenticity of societal facades.
George Bernard Shaw's quote reflects on the contrast between the genuine way of life represented by Indian culture and the artificiality that people often adopt in modern society. It suggests that true beauty and authenticity can be found in the natural expressions of life that the Indian way embodies, as opposed to the masks that individuals wear to conform to societal expectations.
Themes
AuthenticityCultureNaturalLifeExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about embracing one's true self during a cultural festival.
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