In "Sabotage," Arturo Pérez-Reverte explores the destructive power of ignorance and rage, highlighting how common it is for uninformed individuals to express their anger. The quote "The anger of the idiots fills the world" illustrates the pervasive influence of such negative emotions, suggesting that they can spread rapidly and impact society in significant ways.

The book presents a narrative that critiques the consequences of allowing emotions, particularly anger fueled by ignorance, to dominate our actions and decisions. Pérez-Reverte emphasizes the need for awareness and reason in countering this tide of anger, advocating for a more thoughtful and educated approach to life's challenges.