He flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject leaves the room impulsively and rides away in conflicting directions.
- In plain terms
- He rushes out and rides his horse wildly in every direction.
- What can you take from it?
- Impulsive action often lacks clear direction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people act without direction?
Another view
It describes chaos without explaining the cause.
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