Alas! it is a fearful thing To feel another's guilt! For, right within, the sword of Sin Pierced to its poisoned hilt, And as molten lead were the tears we shed For the blood we had not spilt. Oscar WildeThe Ballad of Reading GaolSad QuotesSympathy (compassion)Fault Quote added by Redmoon 05/15/21 at 4:56pm Copy quote Report a mistake Share