Animals Quote by Anonymous
“A surging, seething, murmuring crowd of beings that are human only in name, for to the eye and ear they seem naught but savage creatures, animated by vile passions and by the lust of vengeance and of hate. The hour, some little time before sunset, and the place, the West Barricade, at the very spot where, a decade later, a proud tyrant raised an undying monument to the nation's glory and his own vanity.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Bastion, Anonymous, 2022
A crowd, though human in name, behaves like savage creatures driven by hatred and vengeance, set against a historic backdrop of tyranny and vanity.
In simple terms: People can become brutal when consumed by hate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb destructive passions.
Themes
violence
hate
history
Mood
somber
thought‑provoking
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political protest
- conflict resolution
- social activism
- historical study
Key Concepts
human nature
political power
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels collective aggression?
- How can societies prevent cycles of vengeance?
A Different Perspective
Violence can be justified by perceived righteousness.
