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Freedom and crime are so indissolubly connected to each…

“Freedom and crime are so indissolubly connected to each other, like... well, like the movement of the aero and its velocity. When the velocity of the aero = 0, it doesn't move; when the freedom of a person = 0, he doesn't commit crime. This is clear. The sole means of ridding man of crime is to…” quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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““Freedom and crime are so indissolubly connected to each other, like... well, like the movement of the aero and its velocity. When the velocity of the aero = 0, it doesn't move; when the freedom of a person = 0, he doesn't commit crime. This is clear. The sole means of ridding man of crime is to rid him of freedom.””

Yevgeny Zamyatin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote argues that without freedom, there is no capacity for crime, suggesting that eliminating freedom would eliminate crime.

In simple terms: No freedom, no crime.

Key Takeaway

Consider the balance between liberty and responsibility.

Themes

freedom crime society control

Mood

thoughtful critical serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • law enforcement
  • public policy
  • education
  • civil rights
  • prison reform

Key Concepts

philosophy political theory human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is crime solely a product of freedom?
  • Can a society be safe without personal liberty?
A Different Perspective

Freedom is a complex right; removing it may cause oppression and other harms.

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