What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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While we have prisons it matters little which of us occupy the cells.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the existence of prisons is a societal issue, making it irrelevant who is imprisoned.
George Bernard Shaw's quote highlights the deeper implications of imprisonment in society. It implies that the true concern lies not in the individuals within the prisons but in the societal structures that necessitate their existence. The presence of prisons reflects a broader failure of the justice system and society itself, raising questions about freedom, morality, and the human condition.
Themes
PrisonSocietyJusticeFreedomPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about criminal justice reforms.
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