--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Then welcome, you poor things! I'm so…" description: "\"“Then welcome, you poor things! I'm so gald you're here! I never get to talk to anyone except when I'm working, and then I'm supposed to say things lik..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a23/e-d-baker-24728_because-i-care_then-welcome-you-poor-things-i-m-so-gald_3110300.png" --- # Then welcome, you poor things! I'm so gald you're here! I… ![“Then welcome, you poor things! I'm so gald you're here! I never get to talk to anyone except when I'm working, and then I'm supposed to say things like, 'Woe is me' and 'Beware' and 'Uncle Rupert is going to die.' And then they look at me like I have two heads, which I don't because I'm not a…” quote by E.D. Baker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a23/e-d-baker-24728_because-i-care_then-welcome-you-poor-things-i-m-so-gald_3110300.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a23/e-d-baker-24728_because-i-care_then-welcome-you-poor-things-i-m-so-gald_3110300.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a23/e-d-baker-24728_because-i-care_then-welcome-you-poor-things-i-m-so-gald_3110300.png) > ““Then welcome, you poor things! I'm so gald you're here! I never get to talk to anyone except when I'm working, and then I'm supposed to say things like, 'Woe is me' and 'Beware' and 'Uncle Rupert is going to die.' And then they look at me like I have two heads, which I don't because I'm not a troll , and they always say, 'Oh, no, the banshee is here!' Do you know how that makes me feel? Every time I show up, people run screaming and warn everybody else that I'm around. Believe me, I've thought about staying home and sleeping late, but I can't because I care about people. Without me to warn them, people would die unexpectedly, and then where would their relatives be? When I tell them, they have time to make arrangments, say good-bye...you know-important things. I'm actually a very nice person; it's just that no one gives me a chance to prove it.”” [E.D. Baker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/e-d-baker/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A misunderstood protector feels isolated yet driven to warn others, balancing personal sacrifice with a sense of duty. **In simple terms:** A caring guardian feels alienated but still wants to help. Key Takeaway Embrace your role despite feeling different. Themes isolation duty misunderstanding Mood empathetic reflective Type narrative character study When to use this quote - emergency alerts - community support - mental health advocacy - team leadership Key Concepts heroism social anxiety responsibility Questions to Reflect On - What limits can you set to protect yourself? - How do you communicate your value to others? 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