What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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If women were particular about men's characters, they would never get married at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that if women judged men solely on their characters, many would choose not to marry.
George Bernard Shaw's quote humorously critiques societal norms regarding marriage by implying that many men may not live up to the ideals women have for their partners. It highlights the notion that marriage often involves compromises regarding character and personality, as people may prioritize other factors over perfect character traits in a partner.
Themes
MarriageCharacterWomenMenRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about modern dating expectations.
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