Captivity Quotes

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What would you not have accomplished if you had been free?" "Possibly nothing at all; the overflow of my brain would probably, in a state… — Alexandre Dumas
When a captive lion steps out of his cage, he comes into a wider world than the lion who has known only the wilds. While… — Yukio Mishima
A person does not lightly elect to oppose his society. One would much rather be at home among one's compatriots than be mocked and detested… — James A. Baldwin
My captivity with Dimitri. The way his mouthâ€”so, so warm, despite his cold skinâ€”had kissed mine. The feel of his fangs pressing into my neck… — Richelle Mead
Many animals experience pain, anxiety and suffering, physically and psychologically, when they are held in captivity or subjected to starvation, social isolation, physical restraint, or… — Marc Bekoff
For animals that are overworked, underfed, and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are… — Albert Schweitzer
I lay there, no longer fighting, since my head was spinning too much. And because I wasnâ€™t going to win anyway. And because I kind… — Karen Chance
There is no sorrow except in captivity. — Rajneesh
Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness and captivity would, without this comfort, be insupportable. — Samuel Johnson
I don't want to be the oldest performer in captivity... I don't want to look like a little old man dancing out there. — Fred Astaire
Who then is free? The one who wisely is lord of themselves, who neither poverty, death or captivity terrify, who is strong to resist his… — Horace
My faith in human decency was sorely tested at times during my captivity; however, after my release, I am humbly reminded that mankind is inherently… — Amanda Lindhout
There are nations, where people live in captivity, fear and silence. I believe, one day from prison camps and torture cells and from exile the… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Their chief residence was Bagdad, where they remained until the eleventh century, an age fatal in Oriental history, from the disasters of which the Princes… — Isaac D'Israeli
All the intelligence and talent in the world can't make a singer. The voice is a wild thing. It can't be bred in captivity. — Willa Sibert Cather
The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, / Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; /… — Bible
And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall… — Bible
Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity they train pepole to feed them fish — Sweetangelunknown
HAPPINESS is the most healing medicine on earth, if you are sick. wounded, rejected, frustrated, or in pain, you just be happy no matter how… — Sessah-Odai Sadick
I am ready for love. Why are you hiding from me. I'd quickly give my freedom. To be held in your captivity. — India Arie

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