Concurrence Quote by Emily Dickinson
“It is essential to the sanity of mankind that each one should think the other crazy - a condition with which the cynicism of human nature so cordially complies, one could wish it were a concurrence upon a subject more noble.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished manuscript, 1862
Humans need to view others as irrational to preserve their own sanity, reflecting a cynical acceptance of human nature.
In simple terms: Seeing others as crazy protects our sanity.
Accept the irrationality of others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we label others crazy to avoid self‑examination?
- How does this view affect empathy?
It may foster distrust and alienation.