Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

No shepherd and one herd! Everybody wants the same, everybody is the same: whoever feels different goes voluntarily into a madhouse.

No shepherd and one herd! Everybody wants the same, everybod

Summary

This quote suggests that society wants everyone to conform and be the same, leaving no room for individuality. Those who feel different or try to go against societal expectations are deemed as abnormal or "mad" and are treated as outcasts. The quote highlights the pressure to conform and the potential consequences of not adhering to societal norms.

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Existentialism Conformity

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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