What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patriotism can often lead to conflict and disruption in the world.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw suggests that true peace and a quiet world cannot be achieved as long as strong nationalistic feelings, or patriotism, prevail among people. He posits that these feelings can incite divisions, conflicts, and hostilities, indicating that a shift in human values may be necessary for a more harmonious existence.
Themes
PatriotismPeaceHumanityConflictNationalism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for global unity, one could quote Shaw to emphasize the need for overcoming nationalism.
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