Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

We are half ruined by conformity, but we should be wholly ruined without it.

We are half ruined by conformity, but we should be wholly ru

Summary

This quote suggests that conformity has both positive and negative effects on individuals and society. On one hand, conformity can be detrimental as it restricts individuality and inhibits personal growth. It can limit innovation and creativity, hindering progress. However, the quote also implies that without any form of conformity, chaos and disarray would ensue. Thus, while conformity may partially ruin our potential by stifling uniqueness, it also plays a critical role in maintaining order and stability within society.

Topics

Conformity & Nonconformity

By Charles Dudley Warner

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