Crowds Quote by Wallace Stevens
“Everybody is looking at everybody else a foolish crowd walking on mirrors.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Paltry Nude Starts on a Summer Day", 1919
Observes how people mirror each other's absurdities, creating a collective folly.
In simple terms: People imitate each other's foolishness.
Key Takeaway
Beware of groupthink.
Themes
conformity
illusion
society
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media
- crowd behavior
- public speaking
- team meetings
Key Concepts
existentialism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imitation shape your decisions?
- When does following the crowd become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Mirroring can reinforce errors rather than correct them.
