Go, all of you, scum of Paris!” he cried in his clear…
““Go, all of you, scum of Paris!” he cried in his clear treble tones— “you who know neither God nor devil! You will have your money — more than your share — what else seek you? You have served one of the noblest of men; and because he is so great and wise and true, you judge him a fiend! Oh, so like the people of Paris — they who pervert all things till they think good evil and evil good! Look you! you have worked for your wages; but I have worked for HIM — I would starve with him, I would die for him! For to me he is not fiend, but Angel!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker denounces Parisian society as morally corrupt, contrasting his devotion to a higher cause with their materialism.
In simple terms: He condemns society’s false values and praises self‑sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Choose principle over profit.
Themes
morality
critique
devotion
Mood
defiant
passionate
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- political protest
- religious devotion
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
nihilism
altruism
spiritualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your actions?
- How do you balance personal sacrifice with societal change?
A Different Perspective
His perspective may ignore systemic issues beyond individual choice.