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“Daughter of Sodom, come not near me! But cover thy face with a veil, and scatter ashes upon thine head, and get thee to the desert and seek out the Son of Man.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Daughter of Sodom, come not near me! But cover thy face with a veil, and scatter ashes upon thine head, and get thee to the desert and seek out the Son of Man.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

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

A warning against approaching impurity, urging concealment and exile to seek redemption.

In simple terms: Avoid impurity, seek redemption elsewhere.

Key Takeaway

Guard purity and pursue higher truth.

Themes

morality spirituality purity

Mood

cautionary dramatic

Type

literary theatrical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • religious contexts
  • moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

redemption exile symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “veil” symbolize?
  • How do you confront impurity?
A Different Perspective

The language is extreme; literal interpretation may be misleading.

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