In truth the prison, unto which we doom Ourselves, no prison is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prisons exist only because we accept them; without that acceptance, they hold no power over us.
- In plain terms
- We lock ourselves in with our own thoughts more than walls do.
- What can you take from it?
- Mental freedom depends on how we view our limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What prisons do you accept without question?
- How can you change your view of a limit?
Another view
It overlooks physical or systemic barriers that are real.
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