Madness, like small fish, runs in hosts, in vast numbers of instances.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Irrational behavior or madness is portrayed as widespread and occurring in large collective groups.
- In plain terms
- Madness is common and happens to many people at once.
- What can you take from it?
- Irrationality is a frequent human trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do groups often act irrationally?
Another view
Madness can also be individual and isolated.
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