Sometimes I ain't sho who's got ere a right to say when a man is crazy and when he ain't. Sometimes I think it ain't none of us pure crazy and ain't none of us pure sane until the balance of us talks him that-a-way. It's like it ain't so much what a fellow does, but it's the way the majority of folks is looking at him when he does it. {…} That's how I reckon a man is crazy. That's how he can't see eye to eye with other folks. And I reckon they ain't nothing else to do with him but what the most folks says is right.
The speaker reflects on the ambiguous nature of sanity and insanity, suggesting that these concepts are subjective and shaped by societal perceptions. He questions who truly has the authority to label someone as crazy, pointing out that the definitions of sanity are influenced by the opinions of the majority rather than any inherent qualities.
This perspective highlights the idea that a person's actions are interpreted differently depending on societal views, and it raises concerns about the pressures of conformity. Ultimately, it suggests that individuals may struggle to align their own understanding of reality with that of those around them, resulting in potential isolation or conflict.
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