Quote by Edward Dahlberg

We are a most solitary people, and we live, repelled by one another, in the gray, outcast cities of Cain.

We are a most solitary people, and we live, repelled by one

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This quote suggests that as individuals, we are inherently isolated and live in a state of social and emotional detachment from one another. It implies that people are distant and estranged, residing in desolate and marginalized places reminiscent of Cain, a biblical figure associated with exile and isolation. The quote evokes a sense of disconnection and hints at the alienation that exists within modern society, highlighting the lack of genuine connection and shared experiences among individuals.

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