Quote by Richard Lovelace

Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage; If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone that soar above Enjoy such liberty.

Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage; Mind

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the 17th-century English poet Richard Lovelace, expresses the idea that true freedom cannot be restrained by physical confinement. It suggests that even though one may be imprisoned behind stone walls or iron bars, their mind and thoughts remain free. The quote further suggests that a peaceful and innocent mind can find solace even in the most confined spaces, like a hermitage. It emphasizes the notion that genuine liberty lies within one's own thoughts and emotions and that the highest form of freedom transcends physical constraints, allowing the soaring of the spirit.

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