Prayer Quote by Bryan Burrough
““Hands up! Hands up! Everybody on the floor!” The effect was akin to three wild-eyed berserkers storming a prayer meeting.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "Barbarians at the Gate", 1990
Describes a chaotic, aggressive crowd scene likened to berserkers storming a prayer meeting.
In simple terms: Wild, forceful crowd behavior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of mob dynamics.
Themes
crowd behavior
violence
chaos
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
observational
narrative
When to use this quote
- public safety
- event security
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers such aggression?
- How can it be prevented?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity can be rare and context-specific.
