“Instead, either he wishes to do what other people do (conformism), or he does what other people wish him to do (totalitarianism).” — Viktor E. Frankl Copy Share Image
“even there, where the rejection of the system is taken for granted and for that reason a lax and cunning conformism of… — Theodor W. Adorno Copy Share Image
It's easier to be conformist naturally; it's easier except for those who don't like conformism. — Elie Wiesel Copy Share Image
“Conformism and non-conformism are symmetrical expressions of a lack of originality.” — Nicolás Gómez Dávila Copy Share Image
“Other forces were at work besides conformism. But without the conformists, the great atrocities would have been impossible.” — Timothy Snyder Copy Share Image
“Yeah,” Robertson nodded grimly. “It’s the whole problem, isn’t it? People just doing their jobs.” — Krzysztof Pacyński Copy Share Image
Conformism is so hot on the heels of the mass-produced avant-garde that the 'ins' and the 'outs' change places with the speed… — Igor Stravinsky Copy Share Image
Conformism is a potent statement, and as much as we do talk about individuality in fashion, there's a sense that people are… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
“The television is 'real'. It is immediate, it has dimension. It tells you what to think and blasts it in. It must… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share Image
“Wild birds will kill exotic ones: the budgies and the lovebirds and the yellow canaries-- escaped from their cages and hoping to… — Joanne Harris Copy Share Image
Acceptance and assimilation, you know, breeds mediocrity and perhaps an even more sheep-like conformism in terms of what kind of music you're… — John Cameron Mitchell Copy Share Image
Conformism is essential to the group coherence and 'spirit.' The whole impetus behind tribalism of this kind is conservative: Belonging to the… — Russell Smith Copy Share Image
“Some killed from murderous conviction. But many others who killed were just afraid to stand out. other forces were at work besides… — Timothy Snyder Copy Share Image
“Cowen detects conformism even in the liveliest Silicon Valley companies. Most of its denizens wear some variation on the casual hipster uniform… — Edward Luce Copy Share Image
In late modernity we grow more and more accustomed to politicians and public figures who are indebted to their appetites for their… — Kenny Smith Copy Share Image
[American] conformism might approximate collectivism, not so much in economic respects, and not too much in political respects, but very much in… — Paul Tillich Copy Share Image
“At the beginning of human history, man lost some of the basic animal instincts in which an animal's behavior is embedded and… — Viktor Emil Frankl Copy Share Image
“It is when we think we can act like God, that all respect is lost, and I think this is the downfall… — C. JoyBell C Copy Share Image
“Institutions are “stable, valued, recurring patterns of behavior,” as Huntington put it, the most important function of which is to facilitate collective… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“...moderate social deviance or class non-conformism I have imputed to the first generation of pedestrians. Improved roads, after all, were one of… — Robin Jarvis Copy Share Image
Our Press and our schools cultivate Chauvinism, militarism, dogmatism, conformism and ignorance. The arbitrary power of the Government is unlimited, and unexampled… — Arthur Koestler Copy Share Image
“The private realm of the household was the sphere where the necessities of life, of individual survival as well as of continuity… — Hannah Arendt Copy Share Image
“Human history is the ancient story of the umbilical conflict between a lone individual versus a cabalistic society. A love-hate relationship defines… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
“The air was icy, Mari came back in, grabbed a coat and went out again. Outside, far from the eyes of everyone,… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
Free institutions certainly exist, but a tradition of passivity and conformism restricts their use - a cynic might say that this is… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Mass communication--wonder as it may be technologically and something to be appreciated and valued--presents us wit a serious daner, the danger of… — Rollo May Copy Share Image
The whole intelectual culture has a filtering system, starts as a child in school. You're expected to accept certain beliefs, styles, behavioral… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
“Our time prides itself on having finally achieved the freedom from censorship for which libertarians in all ages have struggled...The credit for… — Joseph Weizenbaum Copy Share Image
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