And the sad act like lepers They stick to the shadows They long to ring bells of warning To tell of their coming So that the pure can shut their doors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sadness is depicted as contagious and separate from purity, seeking warning.
- In plain terms
- Sad people stay hidden and warn others so pure people can shut doors.
- What can you take from it?
- People with sadness often isolate to protect others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to sadness?
- Why do we isolate pain?
Another view
It frames sadness as something that should be kept away from others.
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