What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that one can speak without truly communicating or engaging in meaningful dialogue.
George Bernard Shaw emphasizes the distinction between mere speech and the art of conversation. While a person may possess the ability to speak, they might struggle with connecting or engaging others on a deeper level, leading to a lack of genuine interaction despite their vocal abilities. This points to the importance of communication skills in fostering meaningful relationships and understanding.
Themes
CommunicationConversationSpeechEngagementDialogue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about effective communication skills, one might say, 'As George Bernard Shaw pointed out, the trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.'
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