Animal Quote by Ezra Pound
“A crowd pagan as ever imperial Rome was, eager, careless with an animal vigor unlike that of any European crowd that I ever looked at.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Cantos, Ezra Pound, 1925
Roman crowds were described as unusually energetic and reckless, contrasting with European crowds.
In simple terms: Roman crowds seemed wildly energetic.
Observe how crowd dynamics differ across cultures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- historical study
- urban planning
- event management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this view of Roman crowds?
- How might modern crowds compare?
The description may reflect personal bias or exaggeration.