Quote by Oscar Wilde

Through our sunless lanes creeps Poverty with her hungry eyes, and Sin with his sodden face follows close behind her. Misery wakes us in the morning and Shame sits with us at night.

Through our sunless lanes creeps Poverty with her hungry eye

Summary

This quote portrays the relentless presence of poverty and sin in the lives of individuals. It describes how poverty, represented as a desperate figure with hungry eyes, permeates the dim and gloomy streets. Sin, depicted as a dejected individual, closely trails behind poverty. The quote suggests that misery greets people every morning, while shame stays with them throughout the night. It highlights the lasting and suffocating impact of poverty and sin, emphasizing the constant struggle and despair they bring into people's lives.

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Despair

By Oscar Wilde

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