Slavery Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Slavery is not the same as rain,” she insisted. “I have been rained on and I have been sold. It is not the same. No man wants to be owned.””
About This Quote
Freedom and oppression differ fundamentally; being subjected to natural forces is not ownership.
In simple terms: Rain isn’t ownership; slavery is.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true oppression versus natural hardship.
Themes
freedom
oppression
human rights
metaphor
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- discussions on slavery
- human rights education
- personal reflection
- social justice
Key Concepts
ownership
rights
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define personal freedom?
- What does “rain” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may oversimplify complex issues.
![“Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of a day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period and pursued unalterably through every change of ministers, too plainly prove a deliberate, systematic plan of reducing [a people] to slavery.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/00c/thomas-jefferson-43_change_single-acts-of-tyranny-may-be-ascribed-t_5515.jpg)