Quote by David Herbert Lawrence

There is no such thing as liberty. You only change one sort of domination for another. All we can do is to choose our master.

There is no such thing as liberty. You only change one sort

Summary

This quote suggests that true liberty does not exist as one can never escape domination entirely. It implies that even when trying to obtain freedom, individuals will always be subjected to some form of control or authority. The quote proposes that the only choice one has is to select the type of ruler or governing system they submit to. It implies a cynical view towards the notion of absolute freedom and highlights the idea that individuals must make decisions regarding the extent and nature of the power they will accept.

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