--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Don't tell me that definition of madness…" description: "\"“Don't tell me that definition of madness, doing the same thing over again etcetera. The definition of madness is a certain enthusiasm, then there has ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e1/bianca-stone-223233_definition-of-madnes_don-t-tell-me-that-definition-of-madness_1835027.jpg" --- # Don't tell me that definition of madness, doing the same… ![“Don't tell me that definition of madness, doing the same thing over again etcetera. The definition of madness is a certain enthusiasm, then there has to be another person there to not share it in--who is oppressed by it who can only stare into it.” quote by Bianca Stone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e1/bianca-stone-223233_definition-of-madnes_don-t-tell-me-that-definition-of-madness_1835027.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e1/bianca-stone-223233_definition-of-madnes_don-t-tell-me-that-definition-of-madness_1835027.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e1/bianca-stone-223233_definition-of-madnes_don-t-tell-me-that-definition-of-madness_1835027.jpg) > ““Don't tell me that definition of madness, doing the same thing over again etcetera. The definition of madness is a certain enthusiasm, then there has to be another person there to not share it in--who is oppressed by it who can only stare into it.”” [Bianca Stone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bianca-stone/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Madness is shared enthusiasm that can oppress others; it requires another to witness and possibly resist it. **In simple terms:** Shared zeal can become oppressive. Key Takeaway Beware of imposing your fervor. Themes madness enthusiasm oppression philosophy Mood critical thoughtful Type Definition:1 Madness:1 Definition Of Madness:1 Doing The Same Thing:0 Definition Madness:0 Madness Doing:0 Madness Certain:0 Tell Definition:0 When to use this quote - political movements - cult dynamics - team projects Key Concepts collective behavior ethical limits Questions to Reflect On - When does enthusiasm become harmful? - How can you protect others from oppressive zeal? 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