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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.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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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.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Scent of a Dream, 1885

Loss and exile cause mourners to become outcasts, perpetuating a cycle of sorrow.

In simple terms: Mourners become outcasts, extending grief.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge how grief can isolate and alienate.

Themes

grief exile outcast loneliness

Mood

somber poetic

Type

lament reflection

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • refugee experiences
  • support groups
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

social alienation emotional trauma cultural mourning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does society treat those who mourn?
  • Can grief be transformed into community?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize suffering without offering solutions.

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