Quote by Jacques Prevert

When truth is no longer free, freedom is no longer real: the truths of the police are the truths of today.

When truth is no longer free, freedom is no longer real: the

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This quote suggests that when the truth becomes controlled or manipulated, the concept of freedom loses its meaning. It implies that those in power, like the police, hold the power to shape and dictate the truths of society. The quote emphasizes the importance of having free access to genuine and unfiltered truths in order to maintain true freedom.

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