borgpot t1_jck36vw wrote on March 17, 2023 at 12:27 PM

I like the German original better: "Wer sich nicht bewegt spürt seine Fesseln nicht."

RutbaIsBored OP t1_jckg3y8 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 2:12 PM

wow! i didnt know it was german. beautifully written

Disastrous-Shower-37 t1_jcom10a wrote on March 18, 2023 at 11:07 AM

The person was german...

AlarmingAffect0 t1_jclskdp wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM

What are the specific connotations of '(sich) bewegen' and 'spüren'?

borgpot t1_jclu603 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:37 PM

I guess she means that if you never try to move (escape your socioeconomic class), you won’t feel the (socioeconomic) shackles holding you down. At least that is how I interpret this quote.

AlarmingAffect0 t1_jclvq34 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Yes. That is applicable to many things beyond socioeconomic conditions and 'knowing one's place'. Ever hear of Learned Helplessness?

Quoxium t1_jcn9311 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 1:38 AM

I interpreted it as if you sit on your ass you won't notice your depression is holding you there.