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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Shreya Biswas

A truth about human nature: 'If you're going to hold someone down you're...' - powerful life lesson by Toni Morrison on repression, freedom and why controlling others can confine you

A truth about human nature by Toni Morrison : Human beings often think of control as something imposed from the outside. But sometimes, the desire to hold someone else down can create its own kind of confinement. Toni Morrison captured that idea in her observation about repression, control and the consequences that can come with trying to restrict another person.

Toni Morrison’s Quote About Repression and Control

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