What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving peace is a more challenging task than engaging in conflict.
This quote by George Bernard Shaw suggests that while peace is preferable to war, attaining and maintaining it requires significant effort and diligence. It underscores the idea that establishing a harmonious society is not easy, and it often necessitates overcoming obstacles and challenges that come from human nature and societal structures.
Themes
PeaceWarStruggleEffortConflict
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on conflict resolution, one might say, 'As George Bernard Shaw wisely noted, peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.'
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