What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Desire drives our purpose in life, while satisfaction can lead to stagnation.
George Bernard Shaw implies that the act of wanting something propels us forward and gives our lives meaning. If we were to achieve total satisfaction, it could lead to a lack of motivation and a metaphorical death of our aspirations and ambitions.
Themes
DesirePurposeSatisfactionLifeAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding one's purpose in life.
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