In crime the egoist has hitherto asserted himself and…
“In crime the egoist has hitherto asserted himself and mocked at the sacred; the break with the sacred, or rather of the sacred, may become general. A revolution never returns, but an immense, reckless, shameless, conscienceless, proud—crime, doesn't it rumble in the distant thunder, and don't you see how the sky grows ominously silent and gloomy?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The egoist challenges sacred values, causing a chaotic, pervasive upheaval that feels like a relentless, unsettling revolution.
In simple terms: Egoist attacks sacred norms, creating chaotic upheaval.
Key Takeaway
Question and values, expect disruption.
Themes
individualism
rebellion
anarchy
crisis
nihilism
Mood
ominous
intense
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
provocative
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal identity crisis
- social upheaval
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
egoism
sacredness
revolution
madness
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you hold sacred?
- How does rejecting them affect your community?
A Different Perspective
Such upheaval can lead to loss of shared meaning and social cohesion.