Quote by Mignon McLaughlin

Every society honors its live conformists and its dead troublemakers.

Every society honors its live conformists and its dead troub

Summary

This quote suggests that society tends to appreciate individuals who conform to its norms and rules while disregarding the contributions or impact made by those who challenge the status quo. It highlights the irony in the way society preserves the memory and legacy of troublemakers or individuals who disrupt established ideas, only after they have passed away. This can be seen as a critique on society's tendency to dismiss unconventional thinking or dissenting voices in favor of conformity and reluctance to change.

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Conformity & Nonconformity

By Mignon McLaughlin

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