Quote by Stephen King

Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices, but still, the place where you live is that much more drab and empty for their departure.

Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feat

Summary

This quote speaks to the essence of freedom and the inherent need for it that certain individuals, metaphorically represented as birds, possess. It suggests that some individuals are not meant to be contained or controlled, as their vibrant nature and unique qualities are bound to fade in confinement. Releasing them brings a sense of guilt for attempting to confine them while simultaneously acknowledging the somber reality of an emptier world without their presence. Ultimately, the quote reflects on the bittersweet consequences of restraining something or someone against their innate inclination for freedom.

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Freedom Friendship Friends Birds Letting Go

By Stephen King

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