Quote by John Keats

The Public is a thing I cannot help looking upon as an enemy, and which I cannot address without feelings of hostility.

The Public is a thing I cannot help looking upon as an enemy

Summary

This quote expresses a deep-rooted animosity towards the public. It suggests that the speaker perceives the public as an adversary and has a hostile disposition towards them. Despite this antagonistic stance, the speaker acknowledges that they cannot avoid interacting with the public, leading to a conflicted relationship. The quote highlights a sense of alienation or discontent towards the collective perception and actions of the public, illustrating an inherent conflict between the speaker and the audience they must address.

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