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A Tale of Two Cities ‧ 1859
Repression is the only lasting philosophy.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker claims that repression is the only philosophy that endures. That bleak verdict gives lasting power to suppression rather than openness, making restraint or control seem more durable than competing ideals. The statement presents a cynical judgement about what persists, rather than demonstrating that it is true.
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