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For we are born in other's pain, and perish in our own.

“For we are born in other's pain, and perish in our own.” quote by Francis Thompson
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“For we are born in other's pain, and perish in our own.”

Francis Thompson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

We share in others' suffering and die from our own, highlighting interdependence and self‑destruction.

In simple terms: We suffer others' pain and die by our own.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared suffering.

Themes

suffering interdependence self‑destruction

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • community support
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does empathy reduce personal suffering?
  • Can we heal through shared pain?
A Different Perspective

Self‑focus can be harmful.

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