Sissie knew that she had to stop herself from crying. Why weep for them? In fact, stronger in her was the desire to ask somebody why the entire world has had to pay so much and is still paying so much for some folks' unhappiness.

Ama Ata Aidoo
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The title of this quote is a reference to the play, "The Importance of Being Earnest", by Oscar Wilde. In the play, Lady Bracknell says, "Sissie knows that she has to stop herself from crying. Why weep for them? In fact, stronger in her is the desire to ask somebody why the entire world has had to pay so much and is still paying so much for some folks' unhappiness." This quote expresses how we should not allow ourselves to be overcome by sadness and despair for those who are suffering. Instead, we should focus on what we can do to help others.

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