Slavery is a state of mind that fails to acknowledge the slave's own power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Slavery exists primarily as a mindset that denies one's own agency.
- In plain terms
- Slavery starts in the mind when you forget you have power.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your own power to avoid mental slavery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you recognize your power?
- What limits your mind?
Another view
External forces can restrict agency regardless of mindset.
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