What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
What a man believes may be ascertained, not from his creed, but from the assumptions on which he habitually acts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A person's true beliefs are revealed by their actions rather than their stated beliefs.
This quote by George Bernard Shaw suggests that the genuine convictions of a person are not determined by what they profess to believe, but rather by the underlying assumptions that drive their behavior. It emphasizes the importance of observing actions as a more reliable indicator of belief than mere words, implying that true values and principles are reflected in behavior and choices made in everyday life.
Themes
BeliefsActionsValuesCreedHabits
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about morality, one might use this quote to emphasize that ethical behavior is a reflection of true beliefs.
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