Common Quote by Angus Wilson
“I have no concern for the common man except that he should not be so common.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Middle of the Road", 1962
He cares about the common man only to the extent that they avoid being ordinary.
In simple terms: He values uniqueness over conformity.
Key Takeaway
Encourage individuality and avoid mediocrity.
Themes
individuality
society
conformity
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- personal development
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines being “common”?
- How can we celebrate uniqueness?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss genuine concerns of ordinary people.
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
