State censorship produces small private gestures of rebellion

Evidence

At heart, he’s on Lucifer’s side, Grange realized, startled by the sympathy that impelled him toward the captain, only he’s a specialist: he sees God with stars on his shoulders. — Julien Gracq, Balcony in the Forest, 258 (#exemplifies, via linked claim)

Throwing a tantrum when thwarted doesn’t make you a free spirit. Rolling your eyes and shrugging doesn’t prove you are brave. And because people say “trust me,” it doesn’t mean they’ll keep your secrets. — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 272 (#qualifies, via linked claim)

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: Restricting freedom provokes the rebellion it aims to prevent; Military obedience can mask a private rebellion against authority itself — Julien Gracq, Balcony in the Forest, 258; Louverture warned restrictions on freedom would provoke rebellion (+4 more)

Related

• Gesture and claimed rebellion do not constitute genuine freedom. (similarity 0.89)
• Military obedience can mask a private rebellion against authority itself (similarity 0.85)

Broader Connections

• Military obedience can mask a private rebellion against authority itself #exemplifies (0.80) — Julien Gracq, Balcony in the Forest, 258
• Gesture and claimed rebellion do not constitute genuine freedom. #qualifies (0.75) — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 272
• Louverture warned restrictions on freedom would provoke rebellion #corroborates (0.60)