We are the zanies of sorrow. We are clowns whose hearts are broken.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We are sorrowful clowns, broken‑hearted jesters.
- In plain terms
- We are funny but sad at heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Comedy often masks deep pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor hide sorrow?
- Can laughter be genuine without pain?
Another view
Not all comedians are suffering.
More from Oscar Wilde
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