Quote by I. F. Stone

Every emancipation has in it the seeds of a new slavery, and every truth easily becomes a lie.

Every emancipation has in it the seeds of a new slavery, and

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of liberation or achieving freedom can result in unintended consequences. It implies that every time people free themselves from a particular form of bondage or accept a new truth, there is a possibility that a different kind of oppression or deception will arise. In essence, it highlights the cyclical nature of power dynamics and the potential for one form of liberation to eventually lead to another form of subjugation or falsehood.

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