Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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And alien tears will fill for him pity's long broken urn. For his mourners will all be outcast men, and outcasts always mourn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the isolation and sorrow of those who are marginalized in society.
This quote by Oscar Wilde contemplates the profound sadness experienced by outcasts and their mourners. It suggests that the tears shed for these individuals are not only a sign of pity, but also a recognition of the brokenness of their situation, highlighting the shared experience of grief among those who exist on the fringes of society.
Themes
Alien TearsPityOutcastMournersGrief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about social justice to highlight the plight of marginalized communities.
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