Quote by Eldridge Cleaver

In prison, those things withheld from and denied to the prisoner become precisely what he wants most of all.

In prison, those things withheld from and denied to the pris

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This quote suggests that when someone is imprisoned, the things that are taken away from them or prohibited become the things they desire the most. Deprived of freedom and basic privileges, prisoners come to value those things they once took for granted. This notion highlights the human tendency to appreciate the significance of something only once it is absent or unattainable. It also sheds light on the psychological impact of confinement, emphasizing that the denial of certain rights can intensify the longing and desire for them.

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