Quote by Anatole France

What frightens us most in a madman is his sane conversation.

What frightens us most in a madman is his sane conversation.

Summary

This quote suggests that what truly intimidates and scares us about a madman is not their insanity, but rather their ability to articulate their thoughts with clarity and reason. It implies that the ability to understand their rationality makes their madness more unsettling, as it forces us to confront the possibility that their deranged thoughts may have some twisted logic behind them. The quote challenges the notion that madness is only defined by incoherent ramblings or nonsensical behavior, illustrating that it is the juxtaposition of madness and sanity that unsettles us the most.

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By Anatole France

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