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“It was how it had been with the madman among the tombs, that their number was legion, far in excess at any rate if the number listed on the back of the door as the room's maximum occupancy.” quote by Kem Nunn
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““It was how it had been with the madman among the tombs, that their number was legion, far in excess at any rate if the number listed on the back of the door as the room's maximum occupancy.””

Kem Nunn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A chaotic crowd of madmen overwhelms a space, exceeding its intended capacity, highlighting loss of order.

In simple terms: Too many people cause disorder.

Key Takeaway

Manage numbers to maintain order.

Themes

chaos crowd order capacity

Mood

tense anxious

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • public events
  • emergency planning
  • crowd control

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle overcrowding?
  • What systems prevent chaos?
A Different Perspective

Even with limits, human behavior can exceed expectations.

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