Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

We know no spectacle so ridiculous as the British public in one of its periodical fits of morality.


We know no spectacle so ridiculous as the British public in

Summary

This quote implies that the British public tends to exhibit absurd behavior when they become excessively moralistic. It suggests that there are times when the public gets swept up in waves of moral outrage, responding excessively to certain issues or engaging in extreme judgment. The quote satirically highlights how these episodes of "fits of morality" may be seen as humorous or illogical, perhaps suggesting that the public's temporary moral fervor lacks a sense of perspective or rationale.

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Morals
By Thomas Babington Macaulay
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