It was a time of madness, the sort of mad-hysteria that…
“It was a time of madness, the sort of mad-hysteria that always presages war. There seems to be nothing left but war--when any population in any sort of a nation gets violently angry, civilization falls down and religion forsakes its hold on the consciences of human kind in such times of public madness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker warns that collective anger and hysteria erode civilization and religion, leading to war.
In simple terms: Mass hysteria destroys society and faith.
Key Takeaway
Guard against collective rage.
Themes
politics
war
civilization
Mood
cautionary
somber
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- media consumption
- community meetings
- educational forums
Key Concepts
mass hysteria
social breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent societal collapse?
A Different Perspective
Does it consider constructive protest?