Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

Liberty is a different kind of pain from prison.

Liberty is a different kind of pain from prison.

Summary

This quote suggests that although both liberty and prison can be painful, the nature of the pain experienced is vastly different. While prison represents physical confinement and restriction of freedom, liberty brings its own form of pain that stems from choices, responsibilities, and the vulnerability that accompanies freedom. It implies that the pain of liberty arises from the burden of decision-making and the potential consequences that come with individual agency, while the pain of prison primarily arises from the loss of freedom and inherent limitations imposed by confinement.

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By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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