Animal Quote by Ezra Pound
“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.”
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.
Recognize cultural differences in crowd behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports events
- political rallies
- concerts
- festivals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern settings retain that animal vigor?
- How does regulation change crowd energy?
Modern crowds may be more regulated, reducing that raw vigor.