Quote by Dorothy Dix

For in all the world there are no people so piteous and forlorn as those who are forced to eat the bitter bread of dependency in their old age, and find how steep are the stairs of another man's house. Wherever they go they know themselves unwelcome. Wherever they are, they feel themselves a burden. There is no humiliation of the spirit they are not forced to endure. Their hearts are scarred all over with the stabs from cruel and callous speeches.

For in all the world there are no people so piteous and forl

Summary

This quote highlights the deep suffering and despair experienced by elderly individuals who are dependent on others for their basic needs. It emphasizes the loneliness and sense of unwelcomeness faced by these individuals, highlighting the emotional burden they feel in being reliant upon others. The quote also conveys the profound humiliation and emotional scars inflicted upon them through harsh and uncaring remarks. Overall, it serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability and mistreatment faced by the elderly who are deprived of independence in their old age.

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