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These quotes often capture the essence of standing alone yet standing strong, offering solace and inspiration to those who have ever felt misunderstood or marginalized. They remind us that being an outcast can be a source of strength, a badge of authenticity, and a testament to the power of self-discovery. In a society that frequently celebrates the mainstream, the stories and words of outcasts provide a refreshing perspective, encouraging us to value diversity and the unique paths we each walk.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":204},[12,30,45,60,73,87,101,119,157,185],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":29},2755570,"Outcasts always mourn.",719,4,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Oscar Wilde","oscar-wilde","O",3435,"/images/author/oscar_wilde.png",{},[26],{"id":27,"tag":28},5731506,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant statement, \"Outcasts always mourn,\" is a reflection of Oscar Wilde's personal experiences as an outcast and his observations of those who suffer from social isolation. Although the specific origin of the quote is unclear, it was likely written during Wilde's later years in exile, following his imprisonment for gross indecency due to his homosexual relationships. During this period, he was forced to live a life of solitude, away from his loved ones and the society that once celebrated him.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBeneath its melancholic surface, this quote reveals a profound insight into human nature: outcasts often grieve not just their external circumstances but also the loss of identity, belonging, and connection they previously enjoyed. Wilde's statement highlights the psychological pain of being torn away from one's community and forced to navigate the complexities of social exclusion.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen facing professional or personal setbacks that lead to feelings of isolation, recall Wilde's wisdom: instead of solely mourning your external circumstances, acknowledge and grieve the loss of identity and connection you once had. By doing so, you'll be able to rebuild and redefine yourself in a way that is authentic and resilient.",{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":33,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":34,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":39},1464945,"I always related most to Steve McQueen because he was more of an outcast than Robert Redford or Paul Newman.",137710,{"id":33,"author_name":35,"slug":36,"author_name_first_letter":37,"article_count":38,"image_url":39},"Patrick Fugit","patrick-fugit","P",12,null,{},[42],{"id":43,"tag":44},4460509,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":48,"source_id":49,"has_image":17,"author":50,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":39},736934,"You are a mask.You are nothing more!There is nothing behind your mask,not a face,nothing!I shall fly in the fullness of the night.Under the moon and the stars I shall hunt the vole,the rat,even the fox.I shall become part of owlkind,no matter where I have to go.But I shall go!And I shall never ever return to the Pure Ones.I defy you.I HAVE FREE WILL!\"-Coryn",125,2,{"id":48,"author_name":51,"slug":52,"author_name_first_letter":53,"article_count":54,"image_url":39},"Kathryn Lasky","kathryn-lasky","K",102,{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},3557117,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":63,"source_id":49,"has_image":17,"author":64,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":39},736910,"If you’re going to fall for men, or boys, then deal with the fact that you’re going to be an outcast. 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He wondered if they had started as social outcasts who found the artist’s life an acceptable way to be in the world; or if their passions for painting or sculpting or writing had shaped them into outsiders. He had never been quite sure how the chicken-versus-egg question played out in his own life.",5233,{"id":188,"author_name":190,"slug":191,"author_name_first_letter":192,"article_count":193,"image_url":39},"Nancy Horan","nancy-horan","N",51,{},[196,201],{"id":197,"tag":198},3374326,{"id":199,"tag_name":200},7750,"exile",{"id":202,"tag":203},3374327,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"currentPage":81,"totalPages":205,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":206},7,10]