Quote by R. D. Laing

Normality highly values its normal man. It educates children to lose themselves and to become absurd, and thus to be normal. Normal men have killed perhaps 100, 000 of their fellow normal men in the last fifty years.

Normality highly values its normal man. It educates children

Summary

This quote highlights the dangers of normality and how it can lead to conformity and absurdity in society. The emphasis placed on fitting into the norm can result in individuals losing their true identity and blindly adopting destructive behaviors. The reference to the countless killings by "normal men" shines a light on the potential consequences of an unquestioning adherence to societal norms, suggesting that this can lead to harm and violence perpetrated by seemingly ordinary individuals.

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