Apocalypses Quote by Saul Bellow
““How we all love extreme cases and apocalypses, fires, drownings, stranglings, and the rest of it. The bigger our mild, basically ethical, safe middle classes grow the more radical excitement is in demand. Mild or moderate truthfulness or accuracy seems to have no pull at all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow, 1953
Society craves sensational, extreme events while safe, moderate realities become dull, driving a demand for radical excitement.
In simple terms: People prefer drama over ordinary truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between excitement and truth.
Themes
culture
media
psychology
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political discourse
- entertainment
- social media
- public policy
Key Concepts
sensationalism
ethical complacency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sensationalism affect public decision making?
- What drives the appetite for drama?
A Different Perspective
Extreme narratives can distort perception of real issues.
