"La mejor manera de evitar que un prisionero escape es asegurarse de que nunca sepa que está en prisión."
— Fyodor Dostoevsky
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine that someone is stuck in a room but they don't know it because the room is very comfortable, with everything they need. They have food, entertainment, and enough space to move around. Since they don't realize they're trapped, they never try to leave. This quote is similar because if people do not understand that they are being controlled or restricted in some way, they will not think about escaping or wanting more freedom. Consider a student who is told that doing only what the teacher says and not thinking independently is the best way to succeed. If the student believes this, they might never try to explore their own ideas or question things. They won't realize they're limiting themselves because they think it's the right thing to do. In our daily lives, this means it's important to be aware of our situation and question our surroundings. By doing so, we can see if there are invisible barriers or limits we didn't notice before. With this awareness, we can break free from those limits and truly grow.