If you put me in the penitentiary, that means nothing because you kicked me out of the last one. I didn't ask to get released. I liked it in there because I like myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds prison preferable to outside life and shows no interest in release.
- In plain terms
- I like prison better because I like myself there.
- What can you take from it?
- Preference for confinement can indicate self-satisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why prefer prison?
- What makes a good place?
Another view
Finding comfort in prison ignores societal norms.
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