Annuals Quote by Ernest Bramah
“At the mention of the name and offence of this degraded being a great sound went up from the entire multitude - a universal cry of execration, not greatly dissimilar from that which may be frequently heard in the crowded Temple of Impartiality when the one whose duty it is to take up, at a venture, the folded papers, announces that the sublime Emperor, or some mandarin of exalted rank, has been so fortunate as to hold the winning number in the Annual State Lottery.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Serpent, 1935
A crowd expresses intense hatred toward a despised person, likening it to a public celebration of luck.
In simple terms: People loudly condemn a reviled individual.
Key Takeaway
Recognize collective anger’s power.
Themes
justice
public opinion
mob mentality
retribution
social pressure
Mood
outraged
critical
defiant
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- court verdicts
- social media backlash
- public protests
- celebrations of victory
Key Concepts
censure
collective outrage
public shaming
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mob mentality affect fairness?
- When does condemnation become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Such fervor can turn into unjust persecution.
