Quote by William Blake

Prisons are built with stones of Law. Brothels with the bricks of religion.


Prisons are built with stones of Law. Brothels with the bric

Summary

This quote, credited to renowned writer and philosopher William Blake, is a provocative statement that criticizes the societal structures established by law and religion. It suggests that prisons, representing punishment and control enforced by legal systems, are constructed using the rigid and inflexible nature of the law. On the other hand, brothels, which symbolize the sensual and taboo aspects of human behavior, are built upon the restrictive and hypocritical principles often found within religious teachings. Blake's statement aspires to challenge conventional norms and highlight the oppressive nature of both legal and religious institutions in shaping human behaviors and limiting individual freedoms.

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By William Blake
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