Crime Quote by Iyanla Vanzant
“We're all in prison. All of us are in prison, but some of us have a key.”
About This Quote
Everyone is confined, but some possess the means to unlock freedom.
In simple terms: We’re all trapped; some have keys.
Key Takeaway
Seek or create your own key.
Themes
freedom
constraints
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
empowering
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
personal agency
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your key to freedom?
- How can you help others find theirs?
A Different Perspective
Not all have equal access to keys.
![“The world of the Takers is one vast prison, and except for a handful of Leavers scattered across the world, the entire human race is now inside that prison. [...] Naturally a well-run prison must have a prison industry. I'm sure you see why." "Well... it helps to keep the inmates busy, I suppose…” quote by Daniel Quinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aaf/daniel-quinn-1786_culture_the-world-of-the-takers-is-one-vast-pris_656950.jpg)
![“[P]rogress, however, has not sufficiently infiltrated the Interior Ministry, affording protection to those who participated in the Bytyqi murders and other egregious Milosevic-era crimes.” quote by Avis Bohlen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/05d/avis-bohlen-84451_affording_p-rogress-however-has-not-sufficiently-i_6893.jpg)