Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage; If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone that soar above Enjoy such liberty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True freedom comes from the mind and soul, not physical surroundings.
- In plain terms
- Stone walls cant trap a free mind or soul inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Mental freedom exists even when physical freedom is lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find freedom?
- Can the mind be truly free?
Another view
Physical confinement often limits mental capacity over time.
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