“What kind of world is this if a madman tells you must be ashamed of yourselves”

Simplified Meaning:

This quote is talking about how strange and messed up things can get when someone who is not thinking clearly or is acting irrationally makes us feel guilty or embarrassed. Imagine a person who is not making sense, like someone being unreasonable or overly excited, telling you that you should feel bad about yourself. Normally, we wouldn't take advice or criticism from someone who isn't behaving normally because their judgment isn't reliable. This feels unusual because we expect wise and thoughtful people to guide us, not someone who's acting wildly or irrationally. Think of a situation where a child throws a tantrum and then says that their parents are mean, even though the parents are just setting healthy boundaries. We'd see that the child's outburst shouldn't make the parents feel ashamed because the child's judgment is off at that moment. In life, it's good to consider if the person who's criticizing or giving advice is in the right state of mind and if they have a fair and reasonable perspective. We shouldn’t let ourselves be brought down or feel bad just because someone who is acting crazily tells us to. Instead, we should listen to those who are calm and thoughtful.