Contained Quote by Mari Evans
“I have never been contained except I made the prison.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Prisoner", 1970
We are responsible for the limits we impose on ourselves.
In simple terms: Self‑imposed limits trap us.
Recognize and dismantle your own barriers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- mental health
- creative projects
- relationship boundaries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑limits are you maintaining?
- How can you break them?
Self‑imposed prisons can be hard to see.