What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
A day's work is a day's work, neither more nor less, and the man or woman who does it needs a day's sustenance, a night's repose and due leisure, whether they be painter or ploughman.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everyone deserves fair compensation and rest for their labor, regardless of the type of work they do.
This quote by George Bernard Shaw emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value of work, no matter its nature. It asserts that all individuals, whether they engage in creative pursuits like painting or manual labor like farming, require adequate sustenance, rest, and leisure in return for their efforts, underlining the fundamental dignity of all forms of work.
Themes
WorkLaborRestDignityValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about workers' rights, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of fair pay and rest.
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