I know not whether Laws be right or whether Laws be wrong; all that we know who live in gaol is that the wall is strong; and that each day is like a year, a year whose days are long.

Summary

This quote suggests that when living in a confined space like a prison, the concept of right and wrong regarding laws becomes irrelevant. The emphasis is instead on the oppressive nature of the strong walls and the unbearable endlessness of each day that feels like an eternity. It highlights the suffocating and despairing experience of incarceration, where personal beliefs may become secondary to the overwhelming sense of confinement.

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