He who puts chains upon the body of another shackles his own soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Restricting another person's physical freedom damages your own spiritual freedom.
- In plain terms
- Chaining others chains your own soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Oppressing others oppresses you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does injustice affect you?
- Is freedom truly shared?
Another view
Restraint may be necessary in cases of violence or crime.
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