What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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There are no secrets better kept than the secrets everybody guesses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that some secrets are so obvious that they become common knowledge, yet they remain unacknowledged.
George Bernard Shaw's quote speaks to the irony of certain secrets that, despite being widely speculated upon, are not openly discussed. This phenomenon highlights the complexities of human behavior and social dynamics, where people may choose to ignore or refrain from addressing what is already known or suspected, thereby keeping the 'secret' intact. It suggests a sense of collective understanding that exists outside of verbal acknowledgment, reflecting deeper truths about perception and communication in society.
Themes
SecretsTruthHuman BehaviorSocial DynamicsCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about trust in relationships, this quote can illustrate how some unspoken truths linger beneath the surface.
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