Quote by Robert Browning

So free we seem, so fettered we are!

So free we seem, so fettered we are!

Summary

This quote expresses the paradoxical nature of our perceived freedom and our actual limitations or constraints. On the surface, we may believe ourselves to be free, unconstrained, or in control of our lives. However, when examined more closely, we realize that we are often bound by various responsibilities, societal expectations, personal commitments, or external influences that limit our true freedom. It highlights the contrast between our perception of freedom and the underlying reality of the restrictions we face.

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By Robert Browning

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