Quote by Jean Cocteau
If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas.
Summary
This quote reflects the tendency of the crowd to choose someone undeserving or morally questionable over someone who is innocent or virtuous. It highlights the volatility and irrationality of collective decision-making, suggesting that the masses can be easily swayed by popular opinion or manipulation. It also implies that the crowd's preference for Barabbas, a known criminal in biblical context, represents a metaphorical choice of favoring chaos or sin over righteousness or justice.
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By Jean Cocteau