What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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What, or who, led you to take up photography, and about what date ?_x000D_ George Bernard Shaw – I always wanted to draw and paint. I had no literary ambition. I aspired to be a Michelangelo, not a Shakespeare. But I could not draw well enough to satisfy myself; and the instruction I could get was worse than useless. So when dry plates and push buttons came into the market I bought a box camera and began pushing the button. It was in 1898.
Interpretation
What this quote means
George Bernard Shaw reflects on his desire to create art through photography when he felt inadequate in drawing and painting.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw shares his journey into photography, revealing that despite his aspirations to be a great artist like Michelangelo, he struggled with traditional forms of art such as drawing and painting. The arrival of photography technology provided him a new medium to express himself, showcasing how innovation can open doors for creativity in ways one might not have anticipated.
Themes
PhotographyArtCreativityInnovationExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity, you might quote Shaw to emphasize the importance of finding new mediums to express oneself.
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