Quote by Bill Vaughan

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity.

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a co

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the paradoxical nature of nonconformity. It suggests that a nonconformist, someone who goes against societal norms and expectations, despises another nonconformist who fails to conform to a different set of nonconformist ideals. The quote playfully depicts the contradictions and complexities often found within countercultures or rebellious movements, emphasizing the irony that even within nonconformity, the desire to conform to a certain standard can exist.

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Conformity & Nonconformity

By Bill Vaughan

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