Quote by Oscar Wilde

And alien tears will fill for him Pity's long-broken urn, For his mourners will be outcast men, And outcasts always mourn.

And alien tears will fill for him Pity's long-broken urn, Fo

Summary

This quote suggests that when an outsider or outcast, someone who is marginalized or rejected by society, suffers or dies, even the angels or extraterrestrial beings will feel immense sadness. The phrase "Pity's long-broken urn" refers to the idea that compassion has been absent or shattered for a long time in the world of outcasts. The quote highlights the enduring pain experienced by those who are cast aside, emphasizing that they are always the ones left mourning, while also implying that their suffering is worthy of universal empathy.

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By Oscar Wilde

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