What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can't sleep with the window open.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage involves compromise between partners with differing needs and preferences.
George Bernard Shaw's quote humorously highlights the inherent differences in preferences between partners in a marriage. It suggests that relationships often require negotiation and compromise, as each person comes with their own set of comforts and discomforts, which may conflict with those of their partner.
Themes
MarriageCompromiseRelationshipsPreferencesAlliance
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of understanding differences in partnerships.
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