What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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Poverty blights whole cities; spreads horrible pestilences; strikes dead the very souls of all who come within sight, sound, or smell of it
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poverty negatively affects entire communities and dehumanizes those who experience it.
In this quote, George Bernard Shaw illustrates the devastating impact of poverty on society. He suggests that poverty is not just a personal hardship but a widespread affliction that can destroy the fabric of communities, bringing about suffering and despair that are palpable to everyone around it.
Themes
PovertySocietySufferingInequalityDehumanization
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for social reform, one might use this quote to highlight the urgent need to address poverty in urban areas.
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