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Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away.
Derek Jarman
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— Derek Jarman

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About Derek Jarman

Derek Jarman was a Director from United Kingdom (1942–1994).

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Who said "Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be t…"?
This quote is attributed to Derek Jarman, a Director from United Kingdom.
When did Derek Jarman live?
Derek Jarman lived from 1942 – 1994.