Quote by Michel Foucault

If repression has indeed been the fundamental link between power, knowledge, and sexuality since the classical age, it stands to reason that we will not be able to free ourselves from it except at a considerable cost.

If repression has indeed been the fundamental link between p

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This quote asserts that repression has always been the underlying connection between power, knowledge, and sexuality from ancient times. It implies that in order to break free from this oppressive cycle, there will invariably be significant consequences to face. Essentially, it suggests that liberating oneself from the entangled web of repression will not come without sacrifices and challenges.

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