What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the belief in contributing to the community throughout one's life.
George Bernard Shaw expresses the idea that an individual's life is not just personal but is entwined with the larger community. He believes it is both a privilege and a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of society, reminding us that our actions can have a broader impact beyond just ourselves.
Themes
CommunityServiceContributionLifePrivilege
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As George Bernard Shaw expressed, I believe my life belongs to the whole community.'
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