What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
George Bernard ShawRead
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of being unconventional and challenging the status quo for progress.
George Bernard Shaw's quote suggests that while reasonable individuals tend to conform to the existing world, it's the unreasonable individuals who challenge norms and push boundaries, driving innovation and progress. It highlights the importance of unconventional thinking in achieving significant advancements in society.
Themes
ProgressChangeUnreasonableAdaptationInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might quote Shaw to encourage creative thinking.
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