The Indian way of life provides the vision of the natural, real way of life. We veil ourselves with unnatural masks. On the face of India are the tender expressions which carry the mark of the Creator's hand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw praises Indian life as natural while criticizing Western artificiality.
- In plain terms
- He thinks Indian culture shows a more authentic way to live.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek authenticity over artificial social masks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life natural?
- Are social masks ever useful?
Another view
This view risks romanticizing one culture over another.
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