Disgust is expressed by violence, and it is to be noted of…
“Disgust is expressed by violence, and it is to be noted of our intellectual temper that violence is a quality which is felt to have a peculiarly intellectual sanction. Our preference, even as articulated by those who are most mild in their persons, is increasingly for the absolute and extreme, of which we feel violence to be the true sign. The gentlest of us will know that the tigers of wrath are to be preferred to the horses of instruction and will consider it intellectual cowardice to take into account what happens to those who ride tigers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Violence is portrayed as an intellectual ideal, contrasting with milder approaches.
In simple terms: Violence is seen as a true intellectual sign.
Key Takeaway
Question the glorification of aggression.
Themes
violence
intellectualism
morality
culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media analysis
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is violence truly intellectual?
- What are the costs of glorifying aggression?
A Different Perspective
Violence may be a symptom of deeper societal issues.