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“And the people had begun to gather, tame people with a new wild look about them. Like wolves they were, and they snuffed and howled. Panlykonium reigned in Centrality Square, .and the air sparked with danger.” quote by R.A. Lafferty
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““And the people had begun to gather, tame people with a new wild look about them. Like wolves they were, and they snuffed and howled. Panlykonium reigned in Centrality Square, .and the air sparked with danger.””

R.A. Lafferty

About This Quote

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

Society can become wild and dangerous when people lose civility, turning into predatory groups.

In simple terms: Loss of order breeds chaos.

Key Takeaway

Maintain civility to prevent chaos.

Themes

society chaos human nature

Mood

cautionary dark

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban unrest
  • political rallies
  • online communities
  • crowd dynamics

Key Concepts

civilization collective behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs indicate a group is becoming hostile?
  • How can leaders restore order?
A Different Perspective

Not all gatherings become violent; context matters.

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