What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anybody to the country and to mankind is to bring up a family.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Raising a family is one of the most significant contributions one can make to society.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw highlights the profound impact that nurturing and raising a family can have on society at large. He suggests that the act of bringing up children not only shapes future generations but also serves as a vital social service that contributes to the well-being and progress of both the country and mankind.
Themes
FamilySocial ServiceNurturingContributionChildren
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community values, one could say, 'Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered... is to bring up a family.'
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