In this passage from "Titus Andronicus," the speaker expresses their deep sorrow and finds solace in confiding in inanimate stones. Despite the stones being unable to respond to their pain, the speaker perceives them as more empathetic than the tribunes, who might interrupt their expression of grief. The stones provide a quiet space for mourning, allowing the speaker to release their emotions freely without judgment.

The sentiment suggests that the stones, although lifeless, offer a form of companionship that the speaker values over the attention of those in power. The imagery of the stones humbly receiving tears indicates a shared sorrow, and the speaker reflects that if the stones were dressed in mourning attire, they would surpass any human comfort found in political figures. This highlights the theme of isolation in grief and the longing for understanding, even from the most unlikely sources.