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“A crowd pagan as ever imperial Rome was, eager, careless, with an animal vigour unlike that of any European crowd that I have ever looked at.” quote by Ezra Pound
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“A crowd pagan as ever imperial Rome was, eager, careless, with an animal vigour unlike that of any European crowd that I have ever looked at.”

Ezra Pound

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Spirit of Rome, 1911

Roman crowds were uniquely energetic and reckless, unlike any European audiences the author has seen.

In simple terms: Roman crowds were wild and vigorous.

Key Takeaway

Recognize cultural differences in crowd behavior.

Themes

culture crowd dynamics history energy

Mood

observational analytical

Type

historical comparative

When to use this quote

  • sports events
  • political rallies
  • concerts
  • festivals

Key Concepts

anthropology social psychology comparative analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What modern settings retain that animal vigor?
  • How does regulation change crowd energy?
A Different Perspective

Modern crowds may be more regulated, reducing that raw vigor.

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