Alas Quote by Oscar Wilde
“Alas! it is a fearful thing To feel another's guilt!”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Feeling another's guilt is portrayed as a terrifying, unsettling experience.
In simple terms: Feeling others' guilt is frightening.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage inherited guilt.
Themes
guilt
empathy
psychology
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- family dynamics
- workplace culture
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
emotional contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate your guilt from others'?
- When is empathy harmful?
A Different Perspective
Guilt can be misattributed, leading to unfair blame.
