What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
In order to fully realize how bad a popular play can be, it is necessary to see it twice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true understanding of art often requires more than a single experience.
George Bernard Shaw suggests that to grasp the full impact of a play, even if it is poorly received, one must witness it on more than one occasion. This underscores the idea that initial reactions can be misleading and that deeper insights often emerge through repeated exposure, reflecting the complexity of artistic appreciation.
Themes
TheaterArtExperienceUnderstandingPlays
In practice
Example use cases
Introducing this quote when discussing the merits of controversial theater at a film festival.
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